Thailand

Shrimp chips are a popular snack or side dish in many parts of the world, particularly in Asia. They are typically made from a combination of shrimp paste, tapioca starch, and water, which is then shaped into thin, round chips and deep-fried until crispy. The chips are usually served as a light and crunchy snack …

Thai Snake Whiskey is a traditional drink in Thailand that is made by infusing a whole venomous snake in a bottle of whiskey. The snake is believed to impart its ‘essence’ into the whiskey, giving it supposed health benefits and increased potency. The preparation of Thai snake whiskey typically involves inserting a live venomous snake …

Namtok Neua is a Thai dish consisting of meat and vegetables served in a fish sauce with palm sugar, spring onions, lime juice, parley and mint. The meat is marinated, grilled then sliced thinly and then tossed in herbs, seasonings and a dressing. Namtok Neua is also known as Thai beef waterfall salad. Neua means …

Lad na is a Lao-Chinese noodle dish prepared using wide rice noodles. The dish also includes meat (either chicken, beef, pork or tofu) and several vegetables, such as Chinese kailan and straw mushrooms. However, broccoli is often used as a substitute for kailan. Seasonings such as sweet soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, garlic and black …

Moo Ping is a Thai style grilled pork dish. Thin pieces of pork are marinated in a sweet and savory sauce made with soy sauce, sugar and coriander. The meat is then placed on skewers and grilled over hot coal. Moo Ping is usually served with white rice. During grilling, the meat is brushed with …

Ants egg soup is a traditional North-Eastern Thai and Laotian delicacy prepared using ant eggs combined with snakehead fish, garlic, galangal, lemon grass, tamarind bean, lime juice, basil leaves, tomatoes and fish stock. The ant eggs used consist of both the eggs and pupae of weaver ants (commonly called red ants in Thailand). Ant eggs …

Pink Milk is a famous pink-coloured drink found on the streets of Thailand. Also known as Nom Yen, Pinky Milk, or Nom Chompoo, the drink resembles your regular strawberry milkshake. However, the ingredients are quite different. Pink milk is flavored with sala syrup and there are many other variations all over the world.  Pink milk …

Teh tarik is a Malaysian hot milk tea beverage prepared using a strong brew of black tea blended with condensed milk. Other ingredients added for additional flavor include cardamom, cloves and ginger. Considered to be the national drink of Malaysia, one can find this Malaysian delicacy in many other Southeast Asian countries including, Indonesia, Singapore …

A durian, also known as the “king of fruits”, is an edible fruit from many tree species that belong to the genus Durio. This seasonal tropical fruit belongs to Southeast Asia and is grown in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia. Notably, the durian fruit has a very pungent odor that can be somewhat off-putting …

Ruam Mit is a famous Thai dessert that has no particular list of ingredients. People tend to prepare the dish in any way they want to. Typical Ruam Mit is prepared by combining various Thai desserts, the most common ones include fried cookie krong-krang and thapthim krop. It is typically served in a bowl, occasionally …

Choo Chee Curry is a traditional Thai curry dish prepared with coconut milk, Thai red curry and fish. Variations of the dish differ in the type of fish used, which ranges from mackerel, shrimp, squid, scallops, cichlids and various other types of fresh fish. Choo Chee Curry can also be made with chicken, although mackerel …

Pad Thai is considered Thailand’s staple dish and is well-loved by both locals and tourists. Pad Thai is made from rice noodles along with other ingredients such as scrambled eggs, bean sprouts, tofu, and meats such as beef, chicken or shrimp. Other versions of Pad Thai are quite lean but most agree that the traditional …

Thailand is known for so many things, from stunning beaches to hectic, scooter-saturated cities. But of course, Thailand is most well-known around the world for its exquisite cuisine packed full of spice, rice and noodles. Thai food consists of various complex flavours and textures, and is eponymous of Southeast Asian cuisine in general. Typical Thai …

If you are a fan of Thai food, you would likely know the popularity of nuts which are found in many famous Thai dishes. From peanuts to cashews, many Thai dishes, especially curries, consist of nuts. A variety of dishes and soups even consist of nut oil or are cooked in nut butter. So, if …

Goong Ten is a delicacy from Thailand that roughly translates as dancing shrimp.  Why? Well because the shrimp are still alive! And I’m sure you’d be fidgeting too if I covered you in sauce and served you to a customer, so don’t judge. In all seriousness though, this authentic Goong Ten dancing shrimp recipe is a …