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Thai recipes
This collection celebrates the vibrant, aromatic dishes that families turn to when they want bold Thai flavours at home. These Thai recipes span fragrant broths like Red Thai Chicken Rice Broth, zingy salads such as Thai Inspired Peanut Noodle Salad, and comforting mains including Prawn Laksa and Thai BBQ Chicken with Coconut Lime Rice. Home cooks reach for these recipes when craving the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty and spicy that makes Thai cooking so irresistible. Each dish comes from real family kitchens, where cherished techniques and favourite ingredient combinations have been lovingly preserved and shared.
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Thai recipe questions
What are essential ingredients for cooking Thai food at home?
Key ingredients include fish sauce, Thai basil, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, coconut milk, and Thai curry pastes. Fresh coriander, garlic, chillies, and palm sugar are also fundamental. Most items are available in supermarkets' world food aisles or Asian grocers, making authentic Thai cooking accessible.
Can I make Thai curry paste in advance and how should I store it?
Homemade Thai curry paste keeps brilliantly in the fridge for up to three weeks in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays, then transfer to freezer bags for up to three months. This makes midweek Thai cooking incredibly convenient and flavourful.
How can I reduce the heat in Thai recipes without losing flavour?
Remove chilli seeds and membranes where most heat resides, or reduce the quantity whilst maintaining other aromatics like lemongrass and galangal. Add extra coconut milk or a squeeze of lime to balance flavours. Serve fresh herbs and vegetables alongside to temper spiciness naturally.
