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Thai soups, a complete guide to regional traditions and techniques
When people think of Thai soups, tom yam kung and tom kha kai are usually the first that come to mind. These well-known dishes are only an introduction to a much wider universe. Soups hold an essential place in Thai cuisine and are enjoyed from breakfast to dinner.


Coconut and galangal soup with banana blossom, or tom kha hua pli
Almost unknown outside Thai home kitchens, this coconut and galangal soup with banana blossom (Tom Kha Hua Pli) is a delightful surprise. Th


Spicy and sour chicken soup, or Tom Yam Kai
Thai Tom Yam soup with chicken Everyone loves this spicy soup from the Central Plain of Thailand. It takes only few minutes to prepare...


Coconut and wax gourd soup with glass noodles
This soup is a specialty from Southern Thailand, prepared with dry shrimps and shrimp paste. You won't find it easily at the restaurant...


Spicy pumpkin soup, lemongrass and basil
You'll love this intensely flavoured vegan soup! Serves 2. 1 teaspoon white peppercorns 1 coriander root 1 garlic clove 1 teaspoon salted...


Spicy mushroom, coconut and galangal soup, or Tom Kah Het
This vegan mushroom soup is tasty, healthy and so easy to prepare! Serves 2. 500 ml vegetable stock 1 lemongrass stalk, flattened 2...


Prawn soup and melinjo leaves
Typical of Southern Thailand, this coconut and prawns soup is not spicy! Its particularity is to include shrimps/prawns in three forms:...


Fish, rice and shiitake soup, or Khaw Tom
Like Thai people, prepare this fragrant soup for breakfast or for a late evening meal! Serves 2. 1 teaspoon black peppercorn 1 cm...


Seafood red noodle soup, or yen ta fo
Very popular in Bangkok and the Central Plain, this soup is characterized by its red color. The color comes from chilies and bean curd....


Thai vegetable stock – A fragrant base for vegan soups and curries
The Thai vegetable stock is a staple base in Thai cuisine. Light, clear and delicately scented with galangal, daikon and kaffir lime leaf, it brings the depth and aroma of traditional Thai broths without using any animal products.


Vegan spicy and sour mushroom soup, Tom Yam Het
This spicy and sour mushrooms soup reveals the subtle aromas of plant-based Thai food. Give it a try! The only risk is to get addicted!...


Galangal coconut soup with wontons
In this vegan version of the famous "tom kha khiaw", the wontons are filled with mushrooms and tofu. "Tom" means soup in Thai, while...


Rice and pork porridge, the traditional Thai breakfast
In Asia, porridge is made from rice. It is called congee and varies considerably from one country to another, or even from one region to...


Calamari and egg noodle soup, or tom yam plameuk
This little-known soup is a complete dish. It is available in restaurants or stalls specialized in noodle soups rather than traditional...


Spicy and sour seafood soup, or Tom yam thale
When visiting Koh Samui, don't miss the opportunity to try this spicy and sour soup, prepared with fresh seafood from the Gulf of Thailand. Serves 2. 750 ml chicken stock 1 lemongrass stalk, flattened all the way through 2 kaffir lime leaves, crumpled 60 g galangal, sliced 1 kaffir lime leaf 1 coriander root, lightly crushed 50 g onion, sliced 25 g shallot, sliced 3 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon roasted chilli paste 1 teaspoon coconut sugar 100 g mushrooms such as oyste


Chicken soup with young tamarind leaves, or Tom kai bai makram
This spicy and sour soup is a specialty from North-Eastern Thailand (Isan), and includes very characteristic ingredients from this region: lots of chilies of course but also tree leaves, shallots, lemongrass and galangal. Give it a try at home or come and cook it with us, you'll enjoy an excellent meal ! Serves 4 1,5 l vegetable stock or chicken stock 1 pinch salt 60 g galangal, cut lengthwise in 4 large slices 2 lemongrass stalks 4 shallots 2 kaffir lime leaves 1,5 tablesp


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


Spicy and sour vegetable soup with goji berries
Thai spicy vegetable soup In Thailand, we like to eat soups at breakfast. Here's a vegan recipe for a healthy start to the day. Serves 2. 300 grams of mixed vegetables, such as pumpkin, wax gourd, carrot, shimeji and ear mushrooms, Chinese broccoli (kale), snake beans, baby corn 750 ml vegetable stock 1 tablespoon goji berries 1 teaspoon coconut sugar 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 3 tablespoons tamarind juice Chilli paste: 1 fresh bird's eye chilli 5 g fresh turmeric ½ teas


Spicy and sour fish soup with lotus stalks or Tom yam pla
Everyone knows the spicy and sour prawn soup, called Tom Yam Kung. But have you ever tasted Tom Yam Pla, the spicy and sour fish soup with lotus stalks ? We use commonly cat fish or snake-head fish but you can also prepare your soup with sea bass, white snapper or barracuda ! Serves 4. 1 liter chicken or vegetable stock 8 slices galangal 4 kaffir lime leaves 4 stalks lemongrass cut in 2,5 cm lengths 4 small purple Thai eggplants 200 g lotus stalks, peeled and sliced 2 table


Thai pork noodle soup – A classic Sino-Thai recipe
Ba mee nam mu, or Thai pork noodle soup, is a cornerstone of Sino-Thai cuisine. Influenced by Chinese cooking traditions, it is one of the most common dishes found across Thailand, from Bangkok’s street stalls to Chiang Mai’s local markets.
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