Tom Yum Goong(Kung) is as spicy as food can get. Period. No Pakistani/ Indian spicy food can compete the heat level in this soup. If you go to any local Thai restaurant, they usually reduce the spice level for tourists (they also ask that!) but I would say enjoy the heat level at which Thai’s Continue reading «Tom Yum Goong Soup and a trip down the memory lane »
Tom Kha Gai (Coconut Soup with Chicken) – a creamy Thai soup with aromatic ingredients like galangal, kaffir lime leaves, lemon grass and coriander. You can make it Thai spicy by adding red chillies. I love it that way. Its a complete meal when eaten with boiled rice. If you love coconut milk , this Continue reading «Tom Kha Gai – Coconut soup with chicken»
Another wintery dish- Green Curry is a treat to your taste bud. Though a lot of people in comparison like Red Curry more or vice versa. So whats your favorite? You can try both the curry recipes and pick your favorite. The spice level of green curry is less than the red curry.My dear friend Continue reading «Gaeng Khiaw Waan – Thai Green Curry»
Winter makes your crave for Nuts-almonds, peanuts , cashew nuts, pine nuts, walnuts- all kinds! They make you warm and fuzzy inside. They are a great source of low calorie and high energy too. If you planning on dieting any soon, keep these nuts handy and take them between meals. This Thai dish is Continue reading «Chicken with Cashew Nuts- Warm & Fuzzy dish for Winters»
Inspired by Vietnamese cuisine and their huge variety of spring rolls, Thai spring rolls brings a Thai taste to this appetizer. These rolls have a zesty-corrianderish flavor. For the first time in my life, my palate experienced how great coriander stalks can taste. Yes, the same stalks we conveniently throw away at our home for Pakistani dishes! Another unique Continue reading «Fried Thai Spring Rolls»
Curries make up the most famous part of Thai cuisine. I really don’t know why because there are so many other dishes to like! Still if you want me to pick, Red curry is my favorite of the other two green and yellow curries) They are all named after their …yes you got it… colors! Continue reading «Thai Red Curry- dish with a latent heat effect»
This is the first dish I made at home in Thai Cuisine. I couldn’t believe how quick and easy it was to make this chicken recipe. This is the reason why most of Thai dishes are freshly prepared and served immediately. Gai means chicken in Thai. Basil leaves are commonly used in Thai cooking. They Continue reading «Chicken with Basil Leaves- Phad Ka Pow Gai»
Phad Thai is one of the most famous Thai dishes with foreigners and locals alike. Phad Thai is made from rice noodles. It is readily available in streets stalls in most parts of Bangkok. One of the most famous places to eat Pad Thai is Khao San Road- you can get it for as cheap Continue reading «Phad Thai- Rice Noodles with Shrimps- A Must Have Thai Dish»
During my stay in Thailand, one most important to-do in my list of things-to-do in Bangkok was taking Thai Cuisine cooking classes. Luckily, I was able to take these cooking classes in the most unique setting. The class was in a house situated in an area known as slums of Klong Toey District in Bangkok. Continue reading «My Take on Thai Cuisine»
This recipe has its origin in Thailand. The sourness of green mangoes with crunch of peanuts and spiciness of red chillies is what makes this salad unique!Its season for green Mangoes and my sister-in-law just sent me some. It has a very addictive and tangy taste. Ingredients: 1-2 green mangoes – Peel and shred thinly Three tbsp water 2 Continue reading «Thai Green Mango Salad – Tantalize your taste buds»
