top of page
Search


Pad thai noodles and rice, diversity and techniques in Thai cuisine
Thai cuisine is built on two fundamental elements, noodles and rice. They form a daily staple and an exceptional space for culinary creativity. Outside Thailand, two dishes immediately come to mind, pad thai and fried rice. Yet these familiar references represent only a small part of a much wider landscape shaped over time by regional influences and trade exchanges.


Thai crab with ginger and glass noodles
This dish combines the strong favour of blue crab with the light texture of glass noodles, known in Thailand as woon sen. The ingredients are quickly stir-fried in a wok with garlic, shallots, sesame oil and just enough ginger to add warmth and depth.


Thai Crab Fried Rice - Khao pad pu
In Thailand, there are many types of fried rice, but ข้าวผัดปู (khao pad pu), or Thai crab fried rice, stands apart. Made with freshly picked crab meat from the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, it is simple to prepare yet delicate in flavour. The crab, a high-quality and more expensive ingredient than most seafood, is the true star of the dish.


Pad See Ew Chicken: Thai stir-fried noodles
Discover Pad See Ew, one of Thailand's most beloved stir-fried noodle dishes! The name combines “Pad,” meaning stir-fried, and “See Ew,” the


Green Curry Fried Rice with Chicken: A Perfect Blend of Coconut and Spices
Green curry fried rice with chicken is a flavour-packed Thai dish that perfectly balances the richness of coconut cream with the aromatic ki


Fried rice with holy basil or Pad Kaprao
Pad Kaprao is one of the most popular dishes in the Kingdom. It can be found in all regions of Thailand, where it is always eaten with...


Drunken noodles, or Pad Kee Mao: the vegan recipe
A story says that this dish was created by a chef who came home drunk. He combined what was in his cupboards with a free hand. The dish...


Drunken noodles with chicken, green peppercorn and holy basil
This dish is called "Pad Kee Mao", which translates to "Drunken Noodles" in Thai. The exact origins of this dish remain a mystery, but legen


Thai fried rice with prawns, or Khao Pad Kung
Thai fried rice with prawns is a beloved classic that combines simplicity and bold flavors. Perfectly cooked rice, juicy prawns, and fresh v


Vegan Pad Thai, the easy recipe
The vegan Pad Thai is one of Thailand’s most beloved noodle dishes, and this version keeps all the authentic flavours while remaining 100 % plant-based. The tamarind, soy and coconut sugar sauce coats rice noodles, tofu, and vegetables in perfect harmony, for a meal that’s both comforting and fresh. Ready in less than 20 minutes, it’s a must-try for any lover of Thai cuisine.


Fried egg noodles with tofu and bamboo shoot in gravy sauce
The combination of tender tofu and bamboo shoots with crispy noodles is fantastic !


Pad Mee Kati, the prawn Pad Thai from Southern Thailand
Prawn Pad Thai with coconut cream – known as Pad Mee Kati in Southern Thailand – is a unique version of the world-famous Thai noodle dish. C


Khaw Kluk Kapi, the little known fried rice with shrimp paste
If you ask the people of Koh Samui what their favourite dishes are, many of them will tell you that they love fried rice with shrimp...


Fried rice noodles or Pad Thai
This dish, originally from the Central Plain, is a best of Thai street food, where it's prepared in few minutes and comes at a very cheap...


Vegetarian congee with shiitake mushrooms
This is the best soup ever ! Congee belongs to the traditional breakfast in Thailand. There's by the way an excellent restaurant serving congee, next to the cooking school, and we'll definitely post about them but here's for now a recipe for vegetarian gourmets. Will serve 2 persons 100 g jasmine rice 100 g glutinous rice 1,5 l vegetable stock 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 4 coriander roots, flattened with a pestle 3 cm ginger, cut into very fine julienne 2 tablespoons li


Vegan Pad See Ew – Stir Fried Noodles with Tofu and Vegetables
This vegan Pad See Ew is one of Thailand’s most loved noodle dishes. Made with wide rice noodles, tofu and vegetables, it’s rich and satisfying without being spicy. The flavour comes from the combination of light and dark soy sauce, mushroom sauce and a hint of coconut sugar. Simple, balanced and deeply comforting, it’s Thai street food at its best.


Fried rice with prawns and soft-shell crab
Have you ever tasted soft shell crab ? The province of Suratthani is one of the best places in Thailand to discover this delight. There are many ways to enjoy soft shell crab : in tempura, in curries, in salads or simply sauteed with garlic and pepper. Here's our favorite, with prawns and rice : nice, easy and yummy ! Serves 2 6 prawns, peeled, deveined 2 soft-shell crabs, washed and dressed (face, gills and apron removed) 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tab


Rice noodles with dried shrimps, pineapple, ginger and coconut sauce, khanom chin sao nam
For that recipe we've used a variety of rice noodles called "khanom jeen", prepared with fermented rice flour. Those noodles, originally from the Central Plain of Thailand are also highly popular here, in Koh Samui. Prepare this recipe with the rice noodles of your choice and enjoy a a great tasting dish, made in no time. The recipe will serve 4 persons 600 g fresh rice noodles (or 150 g dried noodles) 50 g dried shrimps 150 g coconut milk 1 teaspoon sugar 0.5 teaspoon salt


Stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables, a vegan version of Pad woon sen
Vegan Pad Woon Sen Made in no time, this vegan recipe is easy and tasty. Serves 2 200 g fresh glass noodles 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce 2 tablespoons mushroom sauce 1 teaspoon coconut sugar 2 garlic cloves, chopped 50 g carrot, cut into very small cubes or julienne 50 g Chinese broccoli (kale), thinly sliced separating stems and leaves 50 g ear mushrooms, thinly sliced 50 g cabbage, thinly sliced 2 Thai celery stalks, cut int


Pineapple fried rice with prawns and cashew nuts
Fried rice is a staple in Thai cuisine, enjoyed daily in countless variations featuring different meats or seafood. One beloved version, pin
bottom of page