Fry and Deep Fry

Post image for Southern Thai Style Deep Fried Fish with Fresh Turmeric<br />(bplaa saai daaeng thaawt khamin ; ปลาทรายแดงทอดขมิ้น สูตรปักษ์ใต้)

If you are a fish lover, than you know that there are only few things in life that taste better than absolutely fresh fish, deep-fried to perfection with a crispy skin that brakes open to reveal the irresistible, steamy, firm white flesh. This menu originated from fishing communities of the south of Thailand, were fishes [...]

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Crispy Catfish Stir Fried with Wild Ginger and Fresh Peppercorn Recipe - สูตรทำปลาดุกทอดกรอบผัดกระชายพริกไทยอ่อน

This dish gives catfish a new and fabulous spin. You can either use farmed or game fish with the same phenomenal results. The intensity of the wild ginger combined with aromatic fresh peppercorn will turn even muddy flavor fish into a delicacy. Slice the fish are first, then role it in flour and deep-fry it [...]

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Tom Yam Soup of Prawns and Sesbania Flowers Frittatas Recipe สูตรทำต้มยำกุ้งทอดมันดอกโสน

Today I will show you a unique, virtually instant dish to prepare. It is also a remarkable example of how Thai traditional cuisine is using local and natural ingredient in simple yet sophisticated way. Sa Noh – aka Sesbania Javanica Miq. or Sesbania Pea is a tropical shrub which grows widely in the swampy areas [...]

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Spicy Salad of Curried Rice Croquettes, Fermented Pork, Ginger and Peanuts Recipe

The dish was introduced to me by a street vendor in forsaken part of town some twenty years ago. Auntie Yai was a true character. She was wearing intensive makeup and I still remember her talkative hilarious manner. I and other customers waiting in line were regularly subjected to nonstop “interrogations” or “interviews”. I must [...]

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Rice Seasoned with Shrimp Paste Recipe

You would probably be surprised to learn that despite the diversity and richness of produce Thailand has to offer, the basic pillars of Thai cuisine are simply made of rice, salt, chili, and some proteins from fresh water fish. In the central and southern regions of Kingdom, fermented shrimp paste (gabpi), originally made as a [...]

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Pork and Sweet Corn Snack Recipe

If you are looking for a quick and tasty snack try this one. Like a beautiful jewel studded with gems, the yellow corn kernels are peeking through the golden crust… a festive choice for a party, afternoon brunch, or for a buffet table. The sweetness of the corn is beautifully enhanced by the aromatic seasoning; [...]

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Fried Chili Paste aka Nam Prik Pao Recipe

Relishes are perhaps one of the most ancient forms of Thai food. Served with rice and some fresh vegetables normally picked from fences around the house. However, Thai simplicity is never blend. nam phrik phao is designed to store well, almost indefinitely, and The Thai touch of ancient wisdom guarantees that besides being nutritionally balanced [...]

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