Thai Recipes
Prime your taste-buds for a diverse array of mouth-watering Thai recipes. I am almost sure that for many of us we have this clandestine desire and absolute craving for some exotic, hot and spicy food. Some of the most exciting cooking trends emanate from south-east Asia and Thailand surely is no exception. Thailand also has it's own unique preparation style, keen attention to detail and thrives on serving only the freshest of ingredients. It is important for me to tell you that with my vast interest and knowledge in the fine art of Asian cooking methods, you may or may not be surprised to know that many of the recipes summarized below, are prepared not only for their appreciative taste but also for their remarkable medicinal value. I acquired considerable experience on many aspects of my travels around south-east Asia and that is to say, not just the travel part itself but also the diverse cultural and social side too. I would love to share with you a few examples of some of the excellent health benefits you will no doubt gain when applying the various
herbs and spices
found around Thailand, into you cooking. They would most certainly help assist in approving your well-being. Besides what have you got to lose. Perhaps only a few pounds.
Thai Lemongrass
Thai RecipesThai Soup RecipesOne of the main ingredients utilized in many Thai Soup Recipes is coconut milk which is hardly surprising as Thailand has some of the biggest coconut plantations in the world due to it's location in the tropics. The recipes that I will share with you on this page are primarily chicken based and flavoured with lemongrass stalks, kaffir lime leaves, galangal and nam pla fish paste.Spicy Tom Yam Kung Shrimp SoupTom Yam Kung is the Thai name given to probably the most popular spicy seafood soup emanating from Thailand. So much so that it's fast becoming extremely well known throughout the rest of the world. You need only visit the tropical paradise once to be aware of it's superior classic proportions.Thai Style Spring RollsIf you think you are capable of creating some delicious crisp and crunchy Thai style Spring Rolls then why not try the very popular Thai version. The recipe can be aptly achieved using a noodle and beansprout mixture with either pork, chicken, shrimp or a delicious vegetarian filling. It's easy to prepare, takes about 10 minutes to cook and is the perfect appetizer.Small Thai Fish CakesTry these wonderful quick and easy to prepare Fish Cakes made with fresh cod, green beans, red curry paste, cilantro and Kaffir lime leaves. They are a very popular appetizer in Thailand and usually served with an ice cold Thai beer or your own special brand. These cakes also go down well with a lovely cucumber relish made with ginger root and pickled garlic.Thai Chicken Stir FryTry this straightforward and quick and easy Thai Chicken Stir Fry with fresh Thai basil and fresh red chillies. This delicious dish is an excellent introduction to Thai cuisine and will certainly get your taste buds tingling.
Thai Stir Fry
Thai RecipesThai Style Barbecued ChickenThai Style Barbecued Chicken marinated with coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger and garlic is a firm favourite form of food enjoyed by both tourists and locals alike almost everywhere in Thailand, from the portable road side stalls, to sports stadiums, festival events and even on a host of beaches.Thai Beef SaladThis hearty Thai Beef Salad combines the taste of succulent tender strips of sirloin steak, cucumber and red onion with hot red chillies and lime juice. It's a delightful and delicious Thai salad that could easily be the main meal.Green Papaya SaladGreen Papaya Salad is a fabulous alternative to the usual Greek, Italian and common garden salad that most westerners have come to recognize. The green salad recipe on this page is a particular firm favourite amongst south-east Asian fare and includes a great diversity of ingredients such as garlic cloves, red chillies, shallots, snake beans, nam pla fish sauce and lime juice. Crushed peanuts and thinly sliced chillies are used as a garnish.Thai Style Fried BananasTry some of these delicious Thai Style Fried Bananas that not only make wonderful snacks but are also available almost anywhere in Thailand from the portable road-side stalls to the floating markets. You see them being frequently fried during vegetarian week between September and October.
Thai Recipe Books
You can bring the fantastic flavors of Thai cuisine into your kitchen with a simple trip to the grocery store. Nancie McDermott, an experienced cook, teacher, and author of the best-selling cookbook Real Thai, presents a collection of 70 delicious Thai recipes that focus on easy-to-find ingredients and quick cooking methods to whip up traditional Thai recipes. With recipes like Crying Tiger Grilled Beef, Grilled Shrimp and Scallops with Lemongrass, Sticky Rice with Mangoes, and Thai Iced Tea, along with McDermott's highly practical array of shortcuts, substitutions, and time saving techniques, you can prepare home-cooked authentic Thai meals as often as you like. You can order a copy of this book by clicking on the link.
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