thai Recipes
90 delicious thai recipes from around the world
Khao Man Gai (Thai Chicken Rice)
A beloved Thai comfort food, Khao Man Gai features tender, poached chicken served over fragrant rice cooked in chicken broth and fat, accompanied by a flavorful ginger-soy dipping sauce. It's a Thai adaptation of the Hainanese chicken rice dish.
Khao Moo Daeng (Thai Red Pork)
A beloved Chinese-Thai staple, Khao Moo Daeng features succulent, tender pork shoulder marinated in a sweet and savory red sauce, then roasted to a beautiful char. It's typically served sliced over steamed rice, accompanied by Chinese sausage, a hard-boiled egg, and a generous drizzle of the rich, sweet gravy.
Khao Moo Krob (Thai Crispy Pork Belly)
A beloved Thai street food classic, Khao Moo Krob features succulent, tender pork belly with shatteringly crispy skin, served over fluffy steamed rice and drizzled with a sweet, savory soy sauce. This recipe guides you through achieving that perfect crackling texture.
Khao Neow (Thai Sticky Rice)
Khao Neow, or Thai sticky rice, is a fundamental staple of Isaan cuisine. This recipe details the traditional method of steaming glutinous rice in a bamboo basket, resulting in a delightfully chewy and fragrant side dish perfect for scooping up curries and sauces.
Khao Neow Dam Sang Kaya (Thai Black Sticky Rice with Coconut Custard)
An elegant and traditional Thai dessert featuring chewy, fragrant black glutinous rice topped with a rich, silky coconut-egg custard. The deep purple hue of the rice contrasts beautifully with the golden custard.
Khao Niew Mamuang (Thai Mango Sticky Rice)
A beloved Thai dessert featuring sweet, creamy coconut sticky rice served with perfectly ripe, fragrant mangoes. This recipe breaks down the process into manageable steps for a delightful homemade treat.
Khao Pad (Thai Fried Rice)
Authentic Thai fried rice featuring fragrant jasmine rice wok-fried with scrambled eggs, your choice of protein, crisp vegetables, and seasoned with savory fish sauce and a bright squeeze of lime. This dish is a staple of Thai street food.
Khao Pad Gai (Thai Chicken Fried Rice)
A simple yet incredibly flavorful Thai chicken fried rice, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This recipe focuses on fresh ingredients and high-heat cooking for that authentic wok-kissed taste.
Khao Pad Nam Prik Pao (Thai Chili Paste Fried Rice)
A quick and flavorful Thai fried rice featuring the complex sweet, savory, and spicy notes of nam prik pao (Thai chili paste). Perfect for a weeknight meal.
Khao Soi (Northern Thai Coconut Curry Noodles)
A beloved Northern Thai dish, Khao Soi is a rich and fragrant coconut curry noodle soup. It features tender chicken simmered in a spiced coconut broth, served with soft egg noodles and topped with a delightful tangle of crispy fried noodles, fresh lime, pickled mustard greens, and thinly sliced shallots.
Khao Tang Na Tang (Thai Rice Crackers with Coconut Pork Dip)
A classic Thai royal appetizer featuring crispy, puffed rice crackers served with a rich, savory-sweet coconut milk and pork dip. This dish offers a delightful contrast in textures and a complex flavor profile.
Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup)
A comforting and simple Thai rice porridge, often enjoyed for breakfast. This version features tender ground pork and aromatic ginger, finished with crispy fried garlic and a hint of white pepper.
Kluay Buat Chi (Thai Bananas in Coconut Milk)
A comforting and simple Thai dessert featuring ripe bananas gently simmered in a sweet, fragrant coconut milk broth. The pandan leaves infuse the milk with a subtle floral aroma, and a pinch of salt balances the sweetness, making it a delightful treat.
Kluay Tod (Thai Fried Bananas)
Kluay Tod are sweet, ripe bananas coated in a crispy, coconut-sesame batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. A beloved street food dessert, these offer a delightful contrast of textures and a warm, sweet flavor.
Krapao Moo Sap (Thai Holy Basil Stir-fry with Pork)
An iconic Thai street food dish featuring savory minced pork stir-fried with fiery chilies, garlic, and the distinct peppery aroma of holy basil. This quick and intensely flavorful dish is best served piping hot over jasmine rice, often crowned with a crispy fried egg.
Larb (Thai Minced Meat Salad)
A vibrant and zesty Thai minced meat salad, featuring a spicy lime dressing, fresh herbs, and the unique nutty crunch of toasted rice powder. While often considered the national dish of Laos, it is incredibly popular and beloved throughout Thailand, particularly in the Isaan region.
Lod Chong (Thai Pandan Jelly Noodles)
A beloved Thai dessert featuring delicate, chewy pandan-flavored jelly noodles (lod chong) served in a rich, sweet coconut milk broth over crushed ice. It's a refreshing and visually appealing treat.
Luk Chin Ping (Thai Grilled Meatballs)
Luk Chin Ping are popular Thai street food skewers featuring grilled fish or pork meatballs, often brushed with a sweet glaze while cooking and served with a vibrant sweet chili sauce for dipping. They are quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying.
Massaman Curry
A rich and aromatic Thai-Muslim curry with Persian influences, featuring tender beef slow-cooked with potatoes in a fragrant coconut milk broth, infused with warm spices and finished with the crunch of roasted peanuts.
Massaman Neua (Thai Muslim Beef Curry)
A rich, aromatic, and complex Thai Muslim beef curry featuring tender chunks of beef, soft potatoes, and crunchy peanuts, infused with the unique flavors of Massaman paste. This curry is known for its Persian-influenced spices and slow-cooked depth.
Miang Kham (Thai Leaf Wraps)
Miang Kham, meaning 'many bites to eat', is a traditional Thai appetizer where fresh betel leaves are filled with a vibrant medley of sweet, savory, sour, and spicy toppings. It's a delightful and interactive culinary experience.
Moo Hong (Thai Braised Pork Belly)
A beloved Southern Thai specialty from Phuket, Moo Hong features succulent pork belly slow-braised in a rich, dark, and savory sauce. The result is incredibly tender pork with a deeply flavorful, slightly sweet, and umami-rich glaze.
Moo Ping (Thai Grilled Pork Skewers)
Moo Ping are succulent Thai grilled pork skewers, a beloved street food often enjoyed for breakfast with sticky rice. Thinly sliced pork shoulder is marinated in a flavorful blend of coconut cream, fish sauce, oyster sauce, palm sugar, and aromatics, then grilled to perfection.
Moo Satay (Thai Grilled Pork Skewers)
Authentic Thai Moo Satay features tender pork skewers marinated in a fragrant blend of spices and coconut milk, then grilled to perfection and served with a rich peanut sauce and refreshing cucumber relish (ajat). A beloved street food classic.