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 …
The mere notion of a Thai pasta dish is likely to annoy some of the culinary purists out there. For those of you who don’t mind fusion food, you’ll be rewarded with a great use for leftover pasta that tastes bowl-lickingly scrummy. This is …
Many different cuisines have different variations of tuna salad. This Thai spicy tuna salad is a zingy, spicy, and addictive combination that will have you coming back for more. I promise that if you make this salad well, it’ll become a staple of your …
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 …
