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Tom yum kung (nam sai)

Tom yum/yam kung nam sai (ต้มยำกุ้งน้ำใส) translates to a clear spicy & sour Thai herb soup with shrimp. Most of you may already know what it is just by hearing it’s Thai name because it is world-famous. What may be a little confusing is the latter part of the name ‘nam sai’ which literally translates…

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Salmon & finger-root stir fry

(ปลาแซลมอนผัดกระชาย) This simple but exquisite stir-fry is really just the basic Thai style stir-fry using the 2 sauces – soy sauce (si-ew khao), oyster sauce (nam man hoi) but with the addition of finger-root also known as Chinese ginger or กระชาย, which turns it into a dish specifically designed for your taste palate. When I…

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Chicken Satay

The other day my son and I, decided to try a Chicken Satay recipe that we found in a children’s recipe book*. We were so surprisingly pleased with the outcome, because it was exceptionally easy and the ingredients were literally FUN. It was ingredients that any child who has been in the kitchen (even if…

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Chilli bacon mama noodles

Once in a while I like a good dose of chillies (the hotter the better). When combined with the seasoning that comes with everyone’s beloved Mama Tom yum packets…It’s the BOMB!!! Do try but as you probably know, this does no good to your immune system so maybe indulge in it only occasionally?! 😅 Warning:…

Phad See-ew

One of Thailand’s extremely popular street food dish is the Phad see-ew or flat rice noodles wok-fried with a black soy seasoning, Chinese kale, scrambled eggs and marinated chicken or pork. My guess is that it is popular because it’s literally the Thai version of fast food. Also keeps you full for a long time….