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Thai Recipe – Ground Pork – Nam Prik Ong

Published on 2011-11-02 02:35:47

Nam Prik Ong is a very popular Northern Thai recipe. The main ingredient of Nam Prik Ong is ground pork and the dish is usually served with a selection of lightly steamed vegetables and crispy pork skins together with a small bowl of “Sticky Rice“. Frequently eaten in Thailand as an appetizer, this dish can [Read More...]

Thai Curries – The Big Book of Thai Curries

Published on 2011-02-08 04:09:54

This is our first ever book review and we cannot heap enough praise on this marvellous book. If you are interested in Thai Curries, The Big Book of Thai Curries is the book to buy and indeed is the only book you will ever need. The author of The Big

Corn Patties – Thai Recipe

Published on 2011-02-06 03:39:50

Corn Patties are a very popular snack in Thailand and our Thai recipe is a family favourite. Known in Thailand as “Tord Man Khao Poht”, this Thai recipe for Corn Patties is very simple to make and is ideal for vegetarians or anyone who di

Panang Curry – Prawns with small Aubergines

Published on 2011-01-28 04:46:07

This Panang Curry is a Thai Curry with Prawns and small Aubergines or Eggplants. Panang Curry, sometimes written as Panaeng Curry, is rich, colourful and not very spicy so can be enjoyed without fear unlike some of the other Thai curries. It is now p

Holy Basil – Tulsi – Ocimum Sanctum – Kraphao

Published on 2011-01-12 20:13:19

Holy Basil is an annual plant grown mainly for medicinal and religious reasons but also with culinary uses. Holy Basil, Ocimum Sanctum, is also known as Tulsi, Tulasi and Kraphao. Hindus consider Tulsi to be a most sacred plant which is how it got th

Rambutan – Tropical Fruit – Nephelium lappaceum

Published on 2011-01-07 04:40:28

The tropical fruit Rambutan, Nephelium lappaceum, is one of Asia’s best known fruits. The Rambutan fruit looks slightly strange at first, encased in a rather tough reddish skin covered with bristly spines but the Rambutan flesh is succulent and

Steamed Egg Custard – Thai Recipe – Kai Dtun

Published on 2010-03-24 07:24:09

This is a Thai recipe for Steamed Egg Custard, known in Thailand as Kai Dtun. Very simple to prepare and cook, Steamed Egg Custard makes an attractive dish to serve at parties or as part of any meal. Kai Dtun is usually served with prawns wrapped in

Stir Fry Vegetables – Healthy Thai Recipe

Published on 2010-03-22 00:40:35

This Thai Stir Fry Vegetables recipe is both a healthy and delicious way to prepare vegetables. We use a Towel Gourd or Loofah in the recipe but if you have trouble finding this item you can substitute another vegetable, possibly another long type go

Fried Noodles with Seafood

Published on 2010-03-14 05:25:15

This Fried Noodles with Seafood recipe is from Vietnam and is a good example of Vietnamese cuisine at its best. Fresh seafood together with fresh lightly cooked vegetables and noodles make this dish attractive, healthy and delicious. Ingredients for

Shrimp Paste – Kapi-Terasi-Belacan-Hom Ha

Published on 2010-03-13 22:35:27

Shrimp Paste known as Kapi in Thailand, Terasi in Indonesia, Belacan in Malaysia and Hom Ha in China is an integral and indispensable ingredient in S.E. Asian cooking. Shrimp Paste has a unique pungent aroma, which many people find distasteful but wh

Indonesian Stewed Chicken – Semur Ayam

Published on 2010-03-12 03:31:51

Semur Ayam is a highly aromatic Indonesian stewed chicken dish. Our recipe for Semur Ayam uses a variety of fresh spices giving the chicken a glorious fragrance and we added some coconut milk to give the stewed chicken an extra touch of richness. Thi

Vegetable Stir Fry with Noodles – Korean Style

Published on 2010-03-08 04:03:50

Thai Chili – Prik Kee Noo

Published on 2010-03-06 05:00:28

Thai food is always associated with chillies and the hottest Thai Chili of all is the Prik Kee Noo Chili. Prik Kee Noo chillies are small in size, ranging from 0.5 to 5cm long but pack a mighty punch. Prik Kee Noo literally means 'Mouse Droppings Ch