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When it comes to wontons, you’ll find many different variations on the same theme. Most have more wrapper than filling. I like to stuff as much filling inside as possible! Seasoning can be tricky as you won’t want to taste the raw mix. However, once all the ingredients have been mixed, and it’s rested for …
Thai Squid Salad – ยำปลาหมึก
If you’re looking for something refreshing to have for lunch, this will put a spring in your step, a twinkle in your eye. It’s spicy as hell, but with a clean, fresh taste that exemplifies the genre of Thai salads. You can use either squid, shrimp, or a mixture of the two. How you prep …
Oyster Pancake – หอยทอด
You can find this delicious snack in virtually every market, food court and soi. It’s made with mussels or oysters, or both. I always make it with oysters, because to make it successfully with mussels, you need to use raw, shelled mussels. You can’t buy them like this so have to do it yourself, which …
Thai Style Fried Fish – ปลาทอด
When eating with friends and family, no Thai meal would be complete without a seafood dish (or two!). Thai style fried fish is easy to prepare and goes well with just about anything. My spicy seafood dip is a must have with this fish. After frying, the outside of the fish will be crispy, and …
Seafood Dipping Sauce – น้ำจิ้มทะเล
Michael and Karen, you’ve been waiting for this, so this one is for you. Credit for this one goes to Koom, for showing me how to make this years ago. I’ve had some serious mileage from this recipe! This wonderfully pungent seafood dip is VERY quick and easy to make. It makes the perfect accompaniment …
Prawns with Garlic and Pepper – กุ้งกระเทียมพริกไทย
This recipe is unbelievably easy to make, with only 6 ingredients, not counting the oil for frying. Ideally one would use Thai garlic, which is milder and doesn’t need to be peeled. The peel goes crispy when friend and adds a delectable crunch to the dish. Having said that, I use regular garlic most the …
Tom Yum – ต้มยำกุ้ง
This iconic dish is one of my personal favourites. Some would suggest it is the national dish of Thailand. I alway use it as a benchmark when trying out a new restaurant – if they get tom yum right, then there’s a good likelihood that the rest of their menu will be excellent too. There …
Crab fried with curry powder – ปูผัดผงกะหรี่
There are quite a few variations on this theme, involving a little egg or even a splash of coconut milk. Either are really just to add richness, but add too much egg, for example, and can make it like crab scrambled egg, so be careful. Ideally you want to use freshly cooked crab for this, …