The Other Side of Mae: thai cuisine

Sunday, July 24, 2016

Tom Yum

Serves: 5 Cooks in: 15 minutes

Preparation: 15 minutes Country of Origin: Thailand

Ingredients:

1/4 kilo shrimps green leafy vegetables

mushrooms dried chili

lemongrass salt

kaffir lime leaves lemon

galangal

Method:

1. Boil water.

2. Add shrimps, mushrooms, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and dried chili.

3. Season with salt to taste.

4. Top with green leafy veggies.

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Tuesday, June 07, 2016

Filipino-Style Pad Thai

Serves: 5 Cooks in: 15 minutes

Preparation: 15 minutes Country of Origin: Thailand

Ingredients:

1/4 kilo mongo sprouts salt

1/2 kilo flat noodles pepper

4 eggs paprika

1/2 kilo shrimps peanuts

1/2 kilo squid lemon

3 cloves garlic dried chili

1 bulb onion

Method:

1. Saute garlic and onions.

2. Add shrimps and squid.

3. Add the eggs and mix together.

4. Add flat noodles.

5. Mix in mongo sprouts.

6. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.

7. Serve hot and garnish with peanuts, lemon, and dried chili.

Though Filipinized, also see to it that this dish still has its authentic Thai taste. So when in Thailand, don't forget to bring home some local spices to conjure up memories from a flavorful trip!

See my World Nomads recipe entry here for our story behind this very famous dish in Thailand, Pad Thai! For an authentic recipe, visit The Royal Budha's site here. Click also below for related posts on Amazing Thailand! #tosomtravels #tosomeats #tosomcooks