Thai · Iconic
Panang curry
Panang curry (พะแนง), a Central plate from Thailand.
1 hr 20 min476 kcalIndulgent32 g protein
Southeast Asia
Thailand
House cooking from Thailand, in Southeast Asia. The recipes are original weeknight readings, not copies of a published book.
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Thai · Iconic
Khao niao mamuang
Khao niao mamuang (ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง), a Central plate from Thailand.
55 min514 kcalIndulgentVegan
Thai · Iconic
Khanom krok
Khanom krok (ขนมครก), a Central plate from Thailand.
45 min338 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegan
Thai · Iconic
Prawn Pad Thai
Tangled rice noodles, a tamarind-palm sauce, and prawns cooked just to curl.
37 min489 kcalModerate24 g protein
Thai · Iconic
Massaman Potato Curry
A gentle, peanut-scented curry with potato, chicken, and warm spice.
50 min692 kcalIndulgent34 g protein
Signature dishes
The plates a local table, or a hungry visitor, would expect from Thailand.
Thai
Sai ua
Sai ua (ไส้อั่ว), a North dish from Thailand.
33 min167 kcalModerate24 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Thai
Gaeng hang le
Gaeng hang le (แกงฮังเล), a North dish from Thailand.
1 hr 5 min212 kcalModerate24 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Nam tok
Nam tok (น้ำตก), a Isaan dish from Thailand.
33 min194 kcalModerate23 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Thai
Jaew
Jaew (แจ่ว), a Isaan dish from Thailand.
28 min75 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Thai
Boat noodles
Boat noodles (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ), a Central dish from Thailand.
1 hr 5 min340 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
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Khua kling
Khua kling (คั่วกลิ้ง), a South dish from Thailand.
33 min163 kcalModerate22 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Yam nua
Yam nua (ยำเนื้อ), a Central dish from Thailand.
33 min168 kcalModerate20 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Tom saep
Tom saep (ต้มแซ่บ), a North dish from Thailand.
1 hr 5 min165 kcalModerate20 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Pla rad prik
Pla rad prik (ปลาราดพริก), a Central dish from Thailand.
33 min140 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
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Pad kra pao tofu
Pad kra pao tofu (ผัดกะเพราเต้าหู้), a Central dish from Thailand.
33 min148 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Thai
Prawn Tom Yum
A clear, hot-sour broth perfumed with lemongrass, galangal, and lime leaf.
33 min144 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Thai
Green Curry Chicken
Coconut milk, green curry paste, and Thai basil over a quick chicken simmer.
40 min615 kcalIndulgent33 g protein
Thai
Green Papaya Salad
Shredded green papaya pounded with lime, chili, and a few peanuts.
20 min105 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Thai
Mango Coconut Sticky Rice
Warm glutinous rice, salted coconut cream, and cold ripe mango.
1 hr 20 min347 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegan
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Holy Basil Chicken
Chopped chicken, a lot of garlic, and basil wilted in at the end.
27 min436 kcalModerate31 g protein
Thai
Gai yang
Gai yang (ไก่ย่าง), a Isaan dish from Thailand.
33 min219 kcalModerate28 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Thai
Khao pad
Khao pad (ข้าวผัด), a Central dish from Thailand.
33 min340 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Thai
Tod mun pla
Tod mun pla (ทอดมันปลา), a Central dish from Thailand.
33 min126 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Thai
Moo hong
Moo hong (หมูฮ้อง), a South dish from Thailand.
55 min194 kcalModerate26 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Thai
Roti with egg
Roti with egg (โรตี), a South dish from Thailand.
33 min295 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Thai
Pad woon sen
Pad woon sen (ผัดวุ้นเส้น), a Central dish from Thailand.
33 min227 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Thai
Tom jued
Tom jued (ต้มจืด), a Central dish from Thailand.
1 hr 5 min92 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Thai
Tom kha gai
Tom kha gai, a dish from Thailand (ต้มข่าไก่).
37 min376 kcalIndulgent29 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Thai
Chicken larb
Chicken larb, a dish from Thailand (ลาบ).
27 min179 kcalModerate27 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Steamed Fish with Lime and Garlic
White fish fillet · Lime · Thai chili
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Bangkok Steamed Fish with Lime and Garlic
Bangkok Steamed Fish with Lime and Garlic. Lime and garlic go on the fish after it steams, while it is hot enough to smell but not so hot that the herbs fry.
29 min154 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Jungle Chicken
Chicken breast · Eggplant · Green beans
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Bangkok Jungle Chicken
Bangkok Jungle Chicken. Jungle gaeng has no coconut. The heat and the herbs are the body, and eggplant drinks the broth.
37 min297 kcalHealthy35 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Clear Tofu Soup
Firm tofu · Napa cabbage · Spinach
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Bangkok Clear Tofu Soup
Bangkok Clear Tofu Soup. A clear tofu soup should taste of the broth and the greens. Chili stays off the table unless someone asks.
37 min226 kcalHealthy22 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Grilled Eggplant Salad
Eggplant · Firm tofu · Mint
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Bangkok Grilled Eggplant Salad
Bangkok Grilled Eggplant Salad. Grill the eggplant until it collapses, then dress it with lime and herbs. Tofu makes the salad a meal.
32 min221 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Basil Pork Bowl
Pork tenderloin · Thai basil · Green beans
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Bangkok Basil Pork Bowl
Bangkok Basil Pork Bowl. Holy basil chicken is already in this library. This is the pork bowl, cooked in a teaspoon of oil with a pile of basil at the end.
27 min316 kcalHealthy31 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Shrimp and Cucumber Salad
Shrimp, peeled · Cucumber · Firm tofu
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Bangkok Shrimp and Cucumber Salad
Bangkok Shrimp and Cucumber Salad. Poach the shrimp, cool them, and toss with smashed cucumber. The dressing is lime and fish sauce, not sugar.
34 min256 kcalHealthy27 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Chicken and Galangal Soup
Chicken breast · Galangal · Canned coconut milk
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Bangkok Chicken and Galangal Soup
Bangkok Chicken and Galangal Soup. Tom kha is usually a cup of coconut milk. A small splash still smells like galangal and keeps the bowl light.
37 min283 kcalHealthy37 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Celery and Cod
Cod · Celery · Spinach
Thai
Bangkok Celery and Cod
Bangkok Celery and Cod. Celery and fish is a Chinese-Thai pan. The cod is cooked through, then the celery stays a little crisp.
27 min158 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Basil Tofu Rice
Firm tofu · Thai basil · Dry brown rice
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Bangkok Basil Tofu Rice
Bangkok Basil Tofu Rice. Tofu and basil is the weeknight plate when there is no meat. The basil goes in off the heat so it stays bright.
27 min306 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Beef and Eggplant Braise
Beef sirloin · Eggplant · Spinach
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Bangkok Beef and Eggplant Braise
Bangkok Beef and Eggplant Braise. Eggplant braises until silky and the beef is sliced thin so it does not need an hour. Chili heat stays in the broth.
47 min271 kcalHealthy33 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Pumpkin and Chicken Soup
Chicken breast · Pumpkin · Spinach
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Bangkok Pumpkin and Chicken Soup
Bangkok Pumpkin and Chicken Soup. Gaeng liang is a peppery vegetable soup. Pumpkin sweetens it, and black pepper is the heat instead of a curry paste.
37 min269 kcalHealthy35 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Basil Squid
Squid · Thai basil · Green beans
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Bangkok Basil Squid
Bangkok Basil Squid. Squid and basil take three minutes. Pull the pan off the heat before the basil blackens.
27 min236 kcalHealthy28 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Pork and Cabbage Soup
Pork tenderloin · Green cabbage · Spinach
Thai
Bangkok Pork and Cabbage Soup
Bangkok Pork and Cabbage Soup. A mild cabbage soup for a night when the rest of the table is hot. The pork is thin and just cooked.
37 min258 kcalHealthy34 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Shrimp and Rice Noodles
Shrimp, peeled · Dry rice noodle · Firm tofu
Thai
Bangkok Shrimp and Rice Noodles
Bangkok Shrimp and Rice Noodles. A light shrimp noodle soup, sour from lime, not a fried noodle plate. The shrimp poach in the broth.
27 min340 kcalHealthy30 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Chicken and Green Beans
Chicken breast · Green beans · Thai basil
Thai
Bangkok Chicken and Green Beans
Bangkok Chicken and Green Beans. Green beans take the heat first, then the chicken goes back in with basil. The pan stays nearly dry.
27 min227 kcalHealthy29 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Tofu and Tomato Braise
Firm tofu · Tomato · Spinach
Thai
Bangkok Tofu and Tomato Braise
Bangkok Tofu and Tomato Braise. Tomato and tofu braise into a spoonable sauce. It is homey central cooking, not a restaurant curry.
47 min218 kcalHealthy21 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
🇹🇭 ThailandSoutheast Asia
Bangkok Duck and Pineapple
Duck breast, skinless · Pineapple · Spinach
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Bangkok Duck and Pineapple
Bangkok Duck and Pineapple. A few pieces of pineapple with duck. Too much and the plate tastes like dessert, so stop at a small handful.
27 min253 kcalHealthy26 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Ginger Steamed Fish
Cod · Fresh ginger · Scallion
Thai
Bangkok Ginger Steamed Fish
Bangkok Ginger Steamed Fish. Ginger and scallion on steamed fish is the gentle Bangkok supper. The scallions stay raw on top.
29 min154 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Beef and Watercress
Beef sirloin · Watercress · Spinach
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Bangkok Beef and Watercress
Bangkok Beef and Watercress. Watercress wilts in the time it takes the beef to rest. Toss them together off the heat.
27 min258 kcalHealthy32 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Egg and Tofu Soup
Egg · Firm tofu · Spinach
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Bangkok Egg and Tofu Soup
Bangkok Egg and Tofu Soup. Ribbon the egg into a gentle boil and stop. The tofu is already warm, and the soup should stay clear.
37 min315 kcalHealthy30 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Lemongrass Pork Salad
Pork tenderloin · Lemongrass · Mint
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Bangkok Lemongrass Pork Salad
Bangkok Lemongrass Pork Salad. Grill the pork, slice it, and toss with torn lemongrass and herbs. The salad is sharp, not sweet.
32 min235 kcalHealthy31 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Basil Tempeh
Tempeh · Thai basil · Green beans
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Bangkok Basil Tempeh
Bangkok Basil Tempeh. Tempeh crisps at the edges in a teaspoon of oil and then takes the basil. It is a useful stand-in when tofu is already on the table tomorrow.
27 min275 kcalHealthy23 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Chicken and Bamboo Soup
Chicken breast · Bamboo shoots · Spinach
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Bangkok Chicken and Bamboo Soup
Bangkok Chicken and Bamboo Soup. Bamboo and chicken in a clear soup. The bamboo should stay a little crisp, so it does not simmer all afternoon.
37 min257 kcalHealthy36 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bangkok Sardine and Chili Greens
Sardine, canned · Spinach · Thai chili
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Bangkok Sardine and Chili Greens
Bangkok Sardine and Chili Greens. Canned sardines and a pan of greens with chili and lime. It is a real fast supper, and the sardines only need to warm.
27 min268 kcalHealthy26 g proteinUnder 400 kcal