Thailand Recipes
The balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy in every bite. Not sure what to eat in Thailand? Start with Khao Soi, Pad Thai, Mango Sticky Rice and Jok. Here are 9 authentic Thailand recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
9 recipes
Pad Krapow Gai (Holy Basil Chicken)Bangkok (Central), Thailand · easy · 25 minBangkok's favorite one-plate meal: fiery minced chicken and holy basil over rice with a crispy fried egg.
Pad Krapow Gai (Holy Basil Chicken) Khao SoiChiang Mai (North), Thailand · medium · 50 minChiang Mai’s coconut-curry noodles: soft egg noodles in golden broth, crowned with a crispy noodle nest.
Massaman CurrySouthern Thailand, Thailand · medium · 1 h 35 minA mild, aromatic curry of beef, potatoes, and peanuts scented with cardamom, cinnamon, and star anise, Thailand’s gentlest, most fragrant curry.
JokBangkok (Central), Thailand · easy · 55 minA silky Thai rice congee topped with ginger, scallion, and a soft egg, the classic Bangkok breakfast.
Pad ThaiBangkok (Central), Thailand · medium · 40 minStir-fried rice noodles in a sweet-sour tamarind sauce with tofu, shrimp, egg, and crushed peanuts, Thailand's global icon.
Mango Sticky RiceBangkok (Central), Thailand · easy · 4 h 55 minWarm coconut-sweetened glutinous rice with ripe mango and a salty-sweet coconut sauce, Thailand's favorite dessert.
Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad)Isan (Northeast), Thailand · easy · 25 minGreen papaya pounded in a mortar with chili, lime, and tomatoes, crunchy, fiery, and alive.
Mu Ping (Thai Grilled Pork Skewers)Bangkok (Central), Thailand · easy · 2 h 45 minThin slices of pork marinated in pounded garlic, coriander root and white pepper with palm sugar, fish sauce and coconut milk, grilled over charcoal and eaten with sticky rice.
Ajad (Thai Cucumber Relish)Bangkok (Central), Thailand · easy · 30 minThin slices of cucumber, shallot and red chilli in a clear sweet-sour vinegar syrup, the crisp, cooling relish served beside satay, fish cakes and Massaman curry.
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