Thai cuisine’s rise to global fame is no accident—it’s a vibrant fusion of flavors, textures, and aromas. It’s known for its balance of five key tastes:
- Sweet (palm sugar, coconut milk)
- Sour (lime juice, tamarind)
- Salty (fish sauce, soy sauce)
- Bitter (certain herbs and greens)
- Umami (fermented ingredients, broths)
Thai food blends influences from India, China, Malaysia, and even Portugal (chilies came via Portuguese traders). This makes it familiar yet exotic to many palates. In 2002 Thailand launched the Global Thai initiative to promote Thai restaurants and ingredients worldwide. Today, there are over 17,000 Thai restaurants globally, many certified for authenticity. Following are my favourite, easy Thai dishes and recipes inspired by my travels in Thailand.
Recipes:
Pineapple Fried Rice with Chicken & Prawns
A vibrant Thai pineapple fried rice served in a hollowed-out pineapple boat, bursting with golden rice, chicken, prawns, cashews, and tropical flair 🍍✨
Authentic Thai Mango Sticky Rice
A delicious Thai mango sticky rice, complete with golden mango slices and creamy coconut drizzle
Quick Thai Red Curry Salmon
A simple Thai red curry with tender pan-seared salmon in a creamy red curry coconut milk sauce
Kleeb Lamduan Thai Cookies Recipe
A traditional Thai shortbread cookie, shaped like Lamduan Flowers, light and fragrant with a delicate melt-in-the-mouth texture and secret Thai ingredient (buy Kleeb Lamduan secret ingredient)
Fragrant Thai Chicken Meatballs
Juicy, flavour-packed meatballs bathed in a creamy, aromatic red curry sauce
Thai Green Curry Chicken
A super easy, delicious and classic Thai dish
Thai Roasted Pumpkin Soup
An exotic & spicy Thai take on classic pumpkin soup
Cooking Tours in Thailand:
Chiang Mai: Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School – Explore Thai cuisine with a hands-on cooking class & farm visit in Chiang Mai. Hand-pick ingredients, learn to cook diverse dishes and enjoy your meal. Ideal for all. Recipe book included.
Koh Samui: Thai Cooking Masterclass by the Sea – Learn to create five authentic dishes with expert guidance and enjoy your delicious creations. Cook in an open-air kitchen with sea views, perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers.
Bangkok: White Lotus Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour – Discover the secrets of Thai cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Bangkok. Explore a local market, learn how to make fresh coconut milk, and cook 4 authentic Thai dishes.
Bangkok: Hands-on Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour – Take part in a fun cooking workshop in Bangkok and make four authentic Thai dishes. Learn how to carve a mango in the afternoon and evening classes and explore the fresh market for the morning class.
Explore Further:
Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport – not just any Airport Hotel – We may have stayed for only one night at Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, but in that short time we were really impressed by its cool, laid back eco-friendly luxury and numerous well appointed amenities.
Riva Arun: Riverside Oasis in the Heart of Bangkok – Riva Arun Bangkok is a sanctuary of calm and sophistication amid the crazy, exciting chaos that is Bangkok. This boutique 25 room luxury hotel exudes a stylish elegance amidst a timeless heritage, and is surrounded by some of the city’s most treasured historical sites.
The Art of Degustation – After recently enjoying an amazing Valentines Day degustation dinner at ‘Grace Eats’, a delightful cafe located in the fertile farmlands of South East Queensland’s Lockyer Valley, I decided to find out what this decadent style of dining is really all about.
Discover Bangkok: Temples, Markets and Tours – Our five day stay in Bangkok is all about exploring the sights of this vibrant city and it’s surrounds, while staying in its beating heart on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Taking an organised tour is a great way to explore further with confidence and ease.
Five Days in Bangkok – Itinerary – This 5-Day Itinerary is all about exploring Bangkok and surrounds, its culture, history and traditions. Each day is different, There are organised tours to key temples and unique markets as well as independent exploration to local attractions by ferry, rail and foot – a great way to uncover this vibrant, interesting and exciting city.
Icon Siam – Bangkok’s Mega Shopping & Dining Destination – ICONSIAM is not just a shopping mall, but a mega-complex that includes the tallest building in Thailand, 7000 shops, 100 restaurants and a delightful floating market. Beat the heat and enjoy traditional street food from all 75 regions of Thailand at its lively market in air conditioned comfort, or dine in the upper levels of the complex at fine dining restaurants offering multiple Michelin Stars and stunning Prao Phraya River views.
Bangkok’s Silk Legacy: The Jim Thompson House Museum – The Jim Thompson House Museum isn’t just a stop on your itinerary — it’s a portal into Thailand’s silk renaissance and the enigmatic life of the man who made it global.
Art Exhibitions – Asia – Visiting Asia’s world-class galleries – from modern hubs in Hong Kong and Seoul to experimental spaces in Indonesia – offers the viewer a dynamic look into each region’s vibrant cultural traditions, art history and contempory expressionism.
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