Easy DIY Thai Recipes

Undoubtedly one of the most popular cuisine in the world, Thai food ranks high on anyone's food list. Not only it is tasty and spicy, it's nutritious and most of the dishes contain very little fat. Given these ideal qualities, people tend to think that cooking Thai food is a rocket science. In fact, Thai food is actually very simple as there are not many complicated techniques involved. Now you can enjoy cooking the likes of 'Tom Yum Goong', 'Laab Moo', and 'Pad Thai' as well as eating it in the comfort of your own home. Although finding the right ingredients can be a hassle for those living outside Thailand, remember that there's no hard and fast rule, just substitute what you have for what you don't and be creative.

Have a go at our Do-It-Yourself popular Thai recipes. Discover the Jamie Oliver in you, bring out the wok and let the stir-fry begin!

Also have a look at: The Four Regional Flavours, Typical Thai Meals & Eating Habits, Street Food, Unusual Delicacies, Ordering Food: Some Useful Thai Phrases, An Orientation to Thai Desserts, Thai Fruits and 100 Eating Experiences in Bangkok.

Here's our first five easy DIY Thai recipes, from the simple yet delicious khao pad pu (Thai crab fried rice) and the world-famous pad thai (stir-fried noodles) to the taste-bud kicking tom yum goong (hot and sour shrimp soup), the aromatic tom kha gai (chicken coconut and galangal soup), and ginger and chicken stir fry. (READ MORE)

Impress your friends and family with Thai appetizers like tod mun (fried fish cake) and laab moo (ground pork spicy salad). Yum nua (spicy beef salad) makes an ideal complement to a glass of cold beer while panang gai (chicken panang) and beef green curry make great side dishes best eaten with hot steamed rice. Try them all! (READ MORE)