Khao phat

Khao phat is a simple Thai dish of stir-fried rice with vegetables that is traditionally prepared with jasmine rice, unlike the Chinese version which calls for plain white rice. Cooked jasmine rice is typically stir-fried with ingredients such as onions, garlic, and green onions, and it is then enhanced with fish sauce, thin soy sauce, …

Phat phrik

Phat phrik is a variety of dry Thai curry that usually combines green beans and a choice of fish, pork, or tofu. Just like other types of Thai curries, the dish is based on a thick paste consisting of different spices such as chilis, lemongrass, galangal, shallots, or kaffir lime leaves, and optionally ginger. The …

Mu wan

This traditional Thai dish is prepared with various pork cuts that are cut into bite-sized pieces before they are fried in a subtly sweet combination of sugar and spices. Best prepared with fatty cuts such as pork belly, neck, or shoulder, the meat is thoroughly coated with a thick, caramelized sauce that usually employs palm or …

Thai Meat Hotpot with Galangal and Lemongrass (Chim chum)

The term chim chum refers to a traditional Thai dish as well as the earthenware pot in which the dish is cooked. The preparation starts with a broth that is flavored with galangal, lemongrass, and Thai basil. Various vegetables are added next, and the broth is served together with marinated pork, chicken, or tofu – which the …

Mu kratha

This Thai pork dish is a crossover between Korean barbecue and Chinese hot pot. Slices of meat are grilled on top of a dome in the middle of the pan, which is surrounded by a broth in which other ingredients such as vegetables, fish balls, or mushrooms are cooked, hence the similarity to the Chinese hot …

Khua kling

This southern Thai variety of dry curry combines spicy curry paste and ground pork. The fragrant paste consists of red chili peppers, lemongrass, garlic, turmeric, cilantro, galangal, and shrimp paste, while the whole dish is seasoned with palm sugar and fish sauce. No liquid is added to the curry, allowing the pork to be thoroughly …

Tom saep

Often dubbed as the northern Thai version of the popular tom yum, this spicy and sour soup consist of a flavorful broth that is usually infused with kaffir lime leaves, Thai basil, lemongrass, and galangal. Although it is traditionally prepared with beef and beef offal, some variations may include pork or water buffalo. The soup is …

Phat kaphrao

This traditional Thai stir-fry combines minced meat or seafood with holy basil and various other ingredients such as shallots, garlic, and chili peppers. The dish is flavored with soy sauce, sugar, and fish sauce, and typically comes served with rice, fried eggs, and fish sauce on the side. Interestingly, phat kaphrao is ranked as the …

Fruity summer sundaes

Ingredients 142ml pot double cream 2 tbsp icing sugar 12 strawberries 4 left whole, rest chopped 4 nectarines chopped into small chunks 4 scoops good-quality vanilla ice cream 4 scoops good-quality berry sorbet (we like Bottlegreen English Summer sorbet) For the macadamia brittle sunflower oil for greasing 50g caster sugar 50g macadamia nuts toasted For …