This dish is called after the main ingredient : "kung maenam", meaning river prawns. Popular dish in Bangkok, it's not much known here, in Koh Samui. Give it a try, it's delicious! Serves 2 Curry paste 5 dry spur chilies 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon white peppercorn 3 garlic cloves 1 lemongrass stalk, chopped 10 grams galangal, chopped 3 shallots 1 teaspoon kaffir lime zest, chopped 1 teaspoon shrimp paste Rehydrate chilies in hot water for abo

Very popular in Bangkok and the Central Plain, this soup is characterized by its red color. The color comes from chilies and bean curd. It's a meal in itself, that includes many ingredients : it's as tasty as beautiful! Serves 2 as a one-meal dish Red sauce 250 ml vegetable stock or chicken stock 4 red spur chili, stems and seeds removed 1 tablespoon coconut sugar 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon red fermented been curd 750 ml vegetable stock or chicken stock 1 teaspoon

There are many kinds of Pad Thai ! Here's a typical recipe from Southern Thailand, with coconut cream. Serves 2. 3 dry spur chilies, stems and seeds removed 50 g shallots 60 ml vegetable or chicken stock 1 pinch salt 1.5 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon coconut sugar 2 tablespoons tamarind juice 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1.5 tablespoon roasted peanuts, crushed 50 g tofu, diced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 prawns, deveined 100 ml coconut cream 4 tablespoons water 100 g fre

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 price. There are many variations for that dish, here're our 2 favorite recipes. Serves 2 as a main course. Recipe 1: Pad Thai with sweet and sour chili sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 50 g tofu, diced 200 g finely sliced meat or fresh shrimps 1 tablespoon sweet pickled radish, chopped 150 g rice-stick noodles 50 ml vegetable stock or chic

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 ! This recipe will serve 2 persons. 6 prawns, peeled, deveined 2 soft-shell crabs, washed and dressed (face, gills and apron removed) 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 ta

Sweet, sour and spicy, this prawn (or shrimps) salad is made in no time, with ingredients available worldwide. Ready to start ? Will serve 4 persons 400 g prawns (or shrimps) peeled and deveined 100 g vegetable stock 4 cloves garlic, chopped 4 small fresh chilies (2 red and 2 green ones) 4 small shallots, sliced 2 tablespoons fish sauce 4 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon coconut sugar Garnish : pineapple, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, coriander. Poach the prawns in the stock, o

Mee Krop means literally "crisp noodles". It's mostly a sweet recipe, balanced with tamarind and lime juice. The ingredients will serve 4 persons. 200 grams rice vermicelli Vegetable oil, to deep-fry 1 beaten egg 200 grams prawns, peeled, deveined 2 heads of pickled garlic, sliced 2 tablespoons sweet tomato sauce (ketchup) 2 tablespoons coconut sugar 2 tablespoons tamarind sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons kaffir lime rind (or pomelo rind) 2 tablespoons fish sauce