When is comes to barbecuing, this recipe is an absolute classic. Pork jowl is a cut that is greatly underappreciated in North America. It is a flat, grill-friendly piece of pork that is incredibly flavourful because of the fat that runs through the meat. You can find this dish at restaurants that specialize in Isaan […]
This is not only one of my absolute favourite chicken dishes, it’s also one of the most meaningful. It is something my grandmother makes for me every time i come home to Thailand! Usually the chicken she uses is the leftover from Hainanese Chicken Rice, but you can make it directly by simply poaching up […]
A classic Thai dessert recipe, especially for durian lovers! A sweet coconut-durian “broth” is poured over chewy sticky rice…this is such a comforting, heart-warming dessert that is super easy. And if you already know how to make mango sticky rice, this recipe will be a breeze! In this recipe I use “montong” durian which is […]
Pomelo is like a giant, sweet grapefruit. When you get a good pomelo..few things are more refreshing and invigorating to eat! It’s also the perfect candidate for this beautiful, light salad, and I waited a long time to make this recipe cuz I wanted to make sure I am in Thailand where pomelos are the […]
This ain’t your mama’s “fruit cake”! This light and refreshing beauty is an absolute showstopper, and nothing says “summer treats” more than these gorgeous cubes of fruit-embedded jelly. The coconut layer adds an extra tropical flare! The fruit combination I used: mango, papaya, pineapple, lychee, kiwi and blueberries, is a winning combination, but you can […]
A classic recipe, these red-curry-flavoured fish cakes can be found everywhere in Thailand! The preparations are really simple, the hardest part is getting the right fish. Go with something super tender and you’ll be fine. I’m using basa and it worked out great. The dipping sauce is similar to the “sweet chili sauce” that you […]
This recipe is an a bit of an exploration into Thai history! Here’s the story: A lovely HTK fan recently sent me a copy of a very special Thai cookbook: The very first Thai cookbook to ever be written in English! The book is titled “Everyday Siamese Cooking” by Sibpan Sonakul, who is the granddaughter of […]
Here’s a recipe for a popular Thai street food that you can easily make at home. The soup is flavoured with aromatic 5-spice mix, and the duck is flavourful and tender. Another great recipe to make once you know how to make Thai-style chicken stock! INGREDIENTS Serves 4 Soup 8 inches cinnamon stick 2 pc […]
After tons of requests, here’s an eggplant stir-fry recipe! The sauce is flavoured with Thai chili paste and scented with lots of Thai basil. I also show you my new favourite eggplant technique for stir-frying that’ll come in handy in any eggplant stir-fry recipe! The eggplant in this recipe becomes so juicy and succulent, and […]
It’s rare to find a Thai restaurant that doesn’t serve tom yum soup…but it’s even more rare to find one that serves tom yum FISH soup! This is a popular variation of tom yum soup in Thailand, which is a country that eats a lot of fish in general, but for some reason I haven’t […]
The ultimate love child of street food and comfort food. If you like pho, this is very close to it but with Thai flavours! Well balanced flavours with lots of textures going on…topped with crispy garlic…this ain’t your mama’s chicken noodle soup! Haha, that is definitely true for my mama, although my GRANDmama would make […]
The importance of a good stock cannot be overstated, especially when making a soup, stew, or sauces. I am so passionate about this I even wrote about it in my cookbook. And considering how easy it is (almost no effort, it just takes some time!) there should be no reason why you shouldn’t! And when […]
Here’s a curry so good I can drink it….literally! Cuz what’s special about this is that it’s so light a brothy. Think comforting chicken soup, but with the flavours of a red curry. Winter melon absorbs the flavours like a sponge, which is why it’s such a popular vegetable used in curries in Thailand. And […]
If you think you know salad rolls, think again! These gorgeous bite-sized salad rolls have become popular in Bangkok in the recent years, and it’s something my mom always brought home for me during my most recent trip home. The star of this dish is the dipping sauce: creamy, garlicky, spicy, tart…this is the […]
I’m on a bit of a health kick right now after having eaten so indulgently in Bangkok! So I came up with this recipe which is light, healthy, and absolutely delicious! Soft, silky tofu is steamed with a delicious ginger soy sauce, topped with colourful julienned vegetables…it’ll convert any “tofu haters” I promise! I […]
It’s Pi Day 2017! (Pi = 3.14…. so March 14th is pi day). This is the most appropriate day of the year for me (Pai) to be making pie!! So here’s a little fun live cooking video for mini cherry cheese pies: an easy and quick pie recipe you can make in a pinch. Delicious, […]
