Gai Tod Ga Tiam Kai Dao
This one is a bit of a mouthful. By that we mean the name in Thai, “Gai tod ga tiam kai dao” (or in English Garlic Fried Chicken with Rice and Fried Egg), which may take one or two attempts…
Introduction to Isan Food
It might come as a surprise to some, but Thailand is actually a fairly big country, with many regional differences, including language, culture and perhaps most noticeably, cuisine. And when it comes to Thai cuisines, perhaps none is more distinctive…
Gai Yang – Barbeque Chicken
One of the most popular street food snacks that you will see in Bangkok (and my husband’s favorite breakfast) are the pieces of deliciously tender barbecued chicken “Gai Yang” sold by vendors seemingly everywhere. Cooked in front of your eyes,…
Massaman Curry
Massaman curry comes from Malaysia, and is the perfect mild introduction to real Thai food. Comprising of brown curry powder (nam phrik kaeng massaman) with a coconut cream base, along with peanuts, potato chunks and chicken or beef, massaman curry…
Jok – Rice Soup
Often eaten for breakfast, though people enjoy this dish any time of day or night, rice soup or “Jok” is a staple food amongst Thais. Although sometimes it may be cooked plain, or else with shrimp, chicken or liver, by…
Gaeng Phet – Thai Red Curry
Without a doubt the spiciest curry on sale in Bangkok (outside of the Indian restaurants of course!) is “Gaeng Phet” which literally means ‘spicy curry’. The curry gets its distinctive red color from the tons of small red chilies that…
Phad Siew – Fried Rice Noodles with Soy Sauce
Delicious either for lunch, dinner or even just as a quick snack, “Phad siew” is a scrumptious mix of stir fried rice noodles, together with garlic, kale, egg, pork and a very tasty soy sauce sprinkled with white pepper, all…
Khanom Jeen – Thai Spaghetti
Although this is really a noodle dish, in every respect “Khanom Jeen” looks, tastes and feels just like Western spaghetti, hence its English name. Made from rice, boiled and mixed with a curry or creamy coconut sauce, the beauty of…
