Massaman curry is famous for a good reason—it’s so gosh darn delicious!!! If you’ve had it, you know I’m right 🙂 I’m using beef short ribs in this version, which is hands down the best cut of beef for this…it’s flavourful and all the marbling keeps it moist and tender. Creamy sweet potato goes perfectly […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As promised from the “My Story” video, here’s the video to answer some of your questions about me! Still got questions about me? Submit your question here!
This super easy, comforting chicken soup is full of wonderful aromas of traditional Thai herbs that truly represents simple home cooking from the south of Thailand. Turmeric, the star of the dish, is an herb that’s not used too often in Thai cuisine as a whole, but it is used a LOT in the south! […]
It’s hot pot time! Most Asian countries have their own style of hot pot, and just in Thailand alone there are a few different types! “Jim jum” (also called jeaw hon in Isaan dialect) is the style of hot pot from the Northeast of Thailand that uses simple, staple ingredients in the Thai pantry. It’s […]
After being on a toast-and-cereal breakfast routine for what seems like years, I desperately needed to find a new, interesting, delicious way to get breakfast ready in just a few minutes (because I am not getting up extra early if I can help it!). Then thank heavens this dish came to mind! Kai Grata, or […]
This “underwater” cooking technique is going to blow your mind, both by the sheer brilliance of the science behind it, and also by how deliciously tender and flavourful the chicken becomes! After seeing how this works (it’s all explained in the video) you might think it’s a newly developed technique by smart science nerds, but […]
This is the perfect dish for a busy wednesday night! I came up with this dish because I was craving some tomatoey pasta (which happens quite often…), but I didn’t have time for a slow-simmering pot of tomato sauce, so I whipped out my wok and put this together! Lo and behold, it turned out […]
These are the BEST ribs ever!!! Super easy, and doesn’t even require the oven, you just need a bit of patience, but it will be well rewarded. 🙂 For this episode I’m in the kitchen with a Thai cooking virgin! My friend Colin Knecht is a fellow YouTuber and a talented woodworker who made me […]
I have finally developed the dish deserving of the name “Hot Thai Chicken”! This fried chicken recipe has been simmering in my mind for a long time, and when I finally tested it out, it absolutely blew me away. The perfect mix of sweet, tart, spicy, sticky, crispy and tender…this sweet chili lime sauce would […]
