1 lb (500 g) fine-fleshed fresh fillets (redfish or nannygai; carp or other freshwater fish), or 14 oz (400 g) fish fillets and 3 oz (100 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 tablespoons Red Curry Paste II 3 oz (100 g) green beans, chopped 8 leaves Asian sweet basil, chopped 4 kaffir lime leaves, finely [...]
This rich curry noodle dish is reminiscent of Malaysia’s noodle dish Laksa with a Burmese origin. 2 lb (1 kg) fresh egg noodles 2 cups (500 ml) oil 1 cup (250 ml) thin coconut milk and 1 cup (250 ml) thick or a 14 oz (400 ml) can coconut milk 1 lb (500 g) skinless [...]
Roasting over charcoal is an ancient method of cooking. For a long time it was largely replaced but frying in much of modern Thailand. Today it is making a comeback, especially in the fashionable coastal resorts of the south. Select large saltwater shrimp, small lobsters or freshwater shrimp. Remove the feelers and legs but leave [...]
This stir-fry keeps well and is good cold on picnics. Peeled and deveined shrimp may be used instead of pork. You can also use this recipe without the meat or the beans but with a little water added to make a sauce for the lightly barbecued or grilled jumbo shrimp. 3 tablespoons Red Chili Paste [...]
This simple, homestyle dish goes well with country stews that do not contain coconut milk, such as Jungle Curry. 3 eggs 1 green onion, sliced 2/3 cup (150 ml) water ½-1 tablespoon fish sauce 3 oz (100 g) pork, finely sliced in square pieces 15-18 fresh coriander leaves METHOD Beat the eggs, adding the green [...]
This is an ancient Thai/Khmer dish that reaches a pinnacle of refinement in Thai cuisine through the use of egg and coconut milk. Compare this version with the steamed fish and chicken in packets of Laos and the Steamed Spiced Chicken of Cambodia. Banana leaves or small ramekins 3-4 kaffir lime leaves 1½ cups (375 [...]
Northern curries contain neither coconut milk nor trade spices and in true country style are braised dished more closely related to soups than the conventional idea of a curry. Here I use beef, but this dish is often made with pork and sometimes chicken. This is a great dish for the crockpot. 2-3 tablespoons oil [...]
