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River prawns and calamari in red curry sauce, or Kung maenam
This dish is called after the main ingredient : "kung maenam", meaning river prawns. Popular dish in Bangkok, it's not much known here,...


Crisp fried octopus, lemongrass and basil
Small octopus is a rare delicacy ! Serves 2, as a snack or starter. 8 small octopus, cleaned 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 lemongrass stalks,...


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....


Fried snapper, young mango and cashew nuts
A fried fish, topped with a mango salad. Easy and so tasty! Serves 2. 1 whole fish, about 300 g, scaled and gutted 2 tablespoons tempura...


Stir-fried calamari, shrimp paste and pickled garlic
Enjoy a typical dish from Southern Thailand, made in no time ! Serves 2. 250 g calamari, cleaned, sliced 1 teaspoon white peppercorn 2...


Spicy catfish and tree basil curry
This typical yellow curry from Southern Thailand uses tree basil leaves (ocimum gratissimum). They smell like cloves and are common in...


Crunchy green mango and fried fish salad with chilli and strawberry jam sauce
This recipe is a creation of our school. On a classic base, the green mango salad, we add fried fish caught locally and Chiang Mai...


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...


Stir-fried calamari with garlic and pepper, or plameuk pad kratiam prik thai
Here is a recipe ideal for beginners as well as for cooks in a hurry. Its preparation will take no more than 10 minutes. Serves 4 500 g...


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


Stir-fried mussels with chili, garlic and basil
Give a try to this great tasting dish. It's very easy to prepare and requires few ingredients. Serve it with a jasmine rice as a main course. This recipe will serve 4 to 5 persons. 2 fresh chilies, finely sliced 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoon coriander root, chopped 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 tablespoon fish sauce 1 kg mussels, scrubbed, beards removed 200 ml of vegetable or fish stock 1 handful chopped fresh Thai sweet basil In a morta


Stuffed steamed blue crabs or scallops
This recipe is easy to realise and can be prepared in advance. You'll just have to steam the crabs on last minute. For 4 persons, you'll need : 4 blue crabs (or similar) 2 large coriander roots 3 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon white peppercorn 200 g minced pork 1 teaspoon coconut sugar 1 teaspoon fish sauce 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 spring onions, chopped 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped 2 fresh chillies, finely sliced Prepare the crab : Twist off the claws


Krua Bang Po, our favorite seafood restaurant in Koh Samui
As you often ask us where you can find nice and authentic Thai cuisine on the island, we have decided to write a series of articles about our favorite restaurants. You won't find any fancy restaurant on that list, only restaurants who are specials to us and are out of the beaten tourist tracks So first, as we are on an island, let's talk about seafood ! Krua Bang Po, located on Bang Po beach, is one of the simple places where we love to have lunch. Most of the menu is abou
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