Bring Thailand’s Rich Culinary Heritage Into Your Kitchen
Thai cuisine is renowned across the globe for its remarkable balance of bold spices, fragrant herbs, creamy coconut, and vibrant fresh ingredients. Every meal is a celebration of flavour, tradition, and craftsmanship, combining sweet, savoury, spicy, and tangy notes into unforgettable culinary experiences. Whether you’re preparing a comforting curry or a soul-warming soup, these authentic Thai Select recipes offer an incredible opportunity to recreate restaurant-quality Thai dishes in your own kitchen. Carefully preserved using traditional ingredients and cooking methods, each recipe showcases the true essence of Thailand’s world-famous cuisine.
1. Beef Massaman Curry (Gaeng Massaman Neua)
Ingredients
• 3 tbsp Massaman curry paste
• 1 cup coconut cream
• 180g beef
• 1 ½ tbsp fish sauce
• 1 ½ tbsp palm sugar
• 1 ½ tbsp tamarind juice
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 80g potatoes, small pieces cut
• 2 inches cinnamon
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 pieces cardamom seeds
• 1 tbsp roasted peanuts
NB: In this recipe, the beef can be substituted by chicken/lamb/pork.
Servings: 2 servings
Health Benefits: Vitamin A, B6, C, E, K, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium
Preparation: 15 mins
Cooking: 30 mins
Total: 45 mins
Method
- Boil Massaman curry paste in coconut cream.
- Combine beef, fish sauce, palm sugar, and tamarand juice in the pot.
- Add coconut milk and potatoes once the beef is cooked.
- Season with cinnamon, bay leaves, cardamom seeds, and roasted peanuts. Stir well and serve in a bowl.
Tip: Serve this complex curry with steamed Thai Hom Mali rice and pickled vegetables.
2. Thai Panang Beef Curry (Panang Neua)
Ingredients
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• ¼ cup Panang curry paste
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 tbsp palm sugar
• 2 tsp tamarind concentrate
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 400g beef, thinly sliced
• ½ cup sweet basil leaves
• ¼ cup kaffir lime leaves
• 2 spur chillies, julienned
NB: In this recipe, the beef can be substituted by chicken/lamb/pork.
Servings: 2 servings
Health Benefits: Vitamin A, B6, B12, C, K, calcium, iron, magnesium
Preparation: 15 mins
Cooking: 30 mins
Total: 45 mins
Method
- In a pan, stir-fry the Panang curry paste in oil until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk and add all the seasonings.
- Cook the beef thoroughly.
- Finish by adding kaffir lime, sweet basil leaves, and spur chillies. Remove from heat and serve.
Tip: When purchasing coconut milk, look for versions that have “100% coconut milk” as the only listed ingredient, rather than those made with coconut extract and water.
3. Galangal Sour Soup With Chicken (Tom Kha Gai)
Ingredients
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 stem lemongrass, diagonally sliced
• 50g galangal, small pieces cut
• 150g chicken, sliced
• ½ cup straw mushrooms
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 5 bird’s eye chillies, crushed
• 2 kaffir lime leaves
• ½ cup coconut cream
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp sawtooth coriander leaves, cut into 1-inch pieces
Servings: 2 servings
Health Benefits: Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, K, copper, folate, iron, phosphorus
Preparation: 10 mins
Cooking: 20 mins
Total: 30 mins
Method
- In a pot, combine coconut milk, lemongrass, and galangal.
- Bring to a boil, then add chicken, straw mushrooms, fish sauce, crushed bird’s eye chillies, kaffir lime leaves, coconut cream, and lime juice.
- Stir until fully combined, then serve in a bowl, garnishing with sawtooth coriander leaves.
Tip: Galangal is the key ingredient to this dish. The herb is an absolute must and cannot be substituted.
4. Sour And Spicy Soup With Prawns (Tom Yum Goong)
Ingredients
• 2 cups water
• 2 stems lemongrass, diagonally sliced
• 50g galangal, small pieces cut
• ½ cup straw mushrooms
• 150g prawns
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 8 bird’s eye chillies, crushed or diagonally sliced
• 2 kaffir lime leaves
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp sawtooth coriander leaves, cut into 1-inch pieces
Servings: 4 servings
Health Benefits: Vitamin A, B1, B2, C, E, K, calcium, folate, iron, phosphorus, zinc
Preparation: 20 mins
Cooking: 20 mins
Total: 40 mins
Method
- Boil lemongrass and galangal in water.
- Add straw mushrooms, prawns, fish sauce, bird’s eye chillies, kaffir lime leaves, and lime juice to the pot.
- Once everything is well combined, serve in a bowl and garnish with sawtooth coriander leaves.
Tip: There are two versions of this dish, clear broth and creamy milky soup. To make a creamy version from this recipe, you can add ½ cup coconut milk or canned evaporated milk.
Experience Thailand One Dish At A Time
Whether you’re preparing a rich and comforting curry or a fragrant bowl of Tom Kha Gai, these authentic Thai Select recipes invite you to experience the vibrant flavours that have made Thai cuisine one of the world’s most celebrated culinary traditions. Gather your ingredients, embrace the aromas, and enjoy an unforgettable journey through Thailand’s timeless food culture from the comfort of your own kitchen.
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About Thai SELECT
Thai SELECT is an internationally recognized mark of certification awarded by the Ministry of Commerce of the Royal Thai Government. It honors restaurants and food products that deliver authentic Thai cuisine globally, following traditional preparation methods, original recipes, and exceptional service standards.
The certification comes in various tiers, including Thai SELECT Signature for fine dining and Thai SELECT Casual for quality Thai food in a relaxed setting. Additionally, Thai SELECT-certified products allow you to enjoy true Thai flavors at home with confidence.
Whether dining out or shopping for ingredients, the Thai SELECT logo is your trusted seal of authenticity, quality, and cultural integrity.
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