In a widely-read recent article on this blog inspired by a reader’s email, I suggested four oyster sauce alternatives. In this post, I want to expand on that idea by talking about fish sauce alternatives. As you know, fish sauce is practically a staple …
Yes, khao soi is one of those rare dishes that is simultaneously delicious and quite healthy. Unlike other delicious foods, it doesn’t rely on an abundance of sugar or fat to taste good. Let’s take a look at why khao soi is quite healthy. …
Coriander root is the root of the herb coriander, which is sometimes called cilantro. While many English-speaking countries discard the roots, they form an important part of many Asian cuisines. Read on to find out about its use in Thai food and some other key …
Taro is an interesting root vegetable native to Southeast Asia and other areas. Its white flesh with purple blemishes is definitely unique. When in Thailand, there’s a high probability you’ll encounter taro, whether as a snack from a market food stall or a flavour option …
You’ll probably be familiar with bamboo as a building material or just as a tree that grows abundantly in tropical regions. But eating bamboo shoots? That might sound strange. Here’s why it’s not weird at all when it comes to Thai food. Bamboo Shoots …
Krachai is an interesting herb that you will see more of the deeper you get into eating or cooking Thai food. It’s something that despite its fairly common use in Thai food gets often overlooked as an ingredient in Thai cookbooks. In fact, glancing through …
