This is another traditional northern Thai specialty of minced meat in a mild spicy sauce with fresh vegetables. Traditionally it is made from offal as well as minced pork so feel free to add what ever offal takes your fancy. Ingredients 350 gm minced pork (not too lean)*200 gm chicken […]
Monthly Archives: March 2014
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Pho (or Fer) can be found across Vietnam and is eaten as a breakfast of mid morning meal, often at side of the road stall or food cart. Recipes range from village to village and family to family. It is a delicious filling meal that is a staple of the […]
I first had this dish in Chiang Mai and loved it. The version we had in Chiang Rai is a little different, not a thick as the Chiang Mai version but still very tasty. Khao Soi is a curry noodle dish from the northern part of Thailand. It is often […]
This recipe is an absolute favourite and perfect for BBQ’s and casual enteratining. Ingredients Olive Oil3 -4 Large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes3 dried chillies, crumbled1 teaspoon cumin seeds, bruised in a mortar and pestle 1 red onion, finely diced3 – 4 quality ripe tomatoes, choppedA handful […]
This recipe works for me every single time I make it. I often cheat by peeling and boiling the potatoes and allowing then to steam dry in a sieve and they still work every time. The trick is to make sure they are dry before mashing them which is why […]
I once had a Green Mango Salad in the night market in Chiang Rai that was the hottest thing I had ever eaten. The strange thing was that is was so delicious I couldn’t not stop eating it even though I knew I would not be able to feel my […]
Thai beef salad is a delicious combination of fresh herbs, salad vegetables and tangy, spicy dressing topped with beef. Perfect on a warm summers night. Serves 2 Ingredients 1 piece quality steak SaladHandful rocketHandful of fresh herb (coriander and basil work well)1 small red onion finely, sliced8 – 10 cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 […]
This dish is a staple in our house and can be served hot, warm or cold. Ingredients Peanut oil2 aubergine1 tin chopped tomatoes2cm knob of ginger6 garlic cloves1 teaspoon fennel seeds1/2 teaspoons nigella seeds1 tablespoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon tuneric1/2 teaspoon chilli powdersalt Method Cut the eggplant in half length ways and […]