Bring The Flavours Of Thailand To Your Table With Authentic Thai Select Dishes
Thai cuisine is celebrated worldwide for its vibrant flavours, aromatic herbs, and the perfect harmony of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy tastes. Every dish tells a story of culture, tradition, and culinary excellence, making Thai food one of the world’s most loved cuisines. Whether you are preparing a refreshing salad, a hearty curry, or a flavour-packed beef dish, these authentic Thai Select recipes will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Thailand. Carefully curated to preserve their traditional preparation methods and ingredients, these four recipes offer an unforgettable dining experience for home cooks and food enthusiasts alike.
1. Papaya Salad (Som Tum)
Ingredients
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 bird’s eye chillies
• 1 tbsp dried shrimp
• ¼ cup string beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tbsp roasted peanuts
• 2 tbsp palm sugar
• 1 tsp tamarind sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 100g green papaya, shredded
• 2 cherry tomatoes, halved
Servings: 1 serving
Health Benefits: Vitamin A, B1, B2, C, E, K, folate, iron, manganese, potassium
Preparation: 20 mins
Cooking: 5 mins
Total: 25 mins
Method
- Pound bird’s eye chillies, garlic cloves, and dried shrimp in a mortar.
- Gradually add roasted peanuts, then include string beans and crush together.
- Add palm sugar, tamarind sauce, lime juice, and fish sauce, and crush them together.
- Finally, mix in green papaya and tomatoes thoroughly, then serve on a plate.
Tip: The amount of palm sugar and chillies used can be adjusted as desired.
2. Grilled Beef Spicy Salad (Yum Neua Yang)
Ingredients
• 200g beef, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 5–10 bird’s eye chillies, coarsely crushed
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 cups lettuce
• ¼ cup Chinese celery, coarsely chopped
• 2 tbsp shallots, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup tomato, wedges
• ¼ cup cucumber, diagonally sliced
Servings: 1 serving
Health Benefits: Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, C, K, calcium, folate, iron, potassium
Preparation: 20 mins
Cooking: 10 mins
Total: 30 mins
Method
- Fully grill the beef, then slice it into thin pieces.
- Mix lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and bird’s eye chillies in a bowl.
- Combine beef with the seasoning. Add shallots, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and Chinese celery. Mix everything together and serve on a plate.
Tip: Grill steak until medium rare, about 3–5 minutes on each side depending on thickness of cut.
3. Thai Green Beef Curry (Gaeng Kiew Wan Neua)
Ingredients
• 1 cup coconut cream
• 3 tbsp green curry paste
• 150g beef, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp palm sugar
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1½ cups coconut milk
• 2 Thai eggplants, quartered
• ½ cup baby eggplants
• 1 red spur chilli, diagonally sliced
• 2 leaves kaffir lime leaves
• ¼ cup sweet basil leaves
NB: In this recipe, the beef can be substituted by chicken/pork/shrimps/tofu.
Servings: 2 servings
Health Benefits: Vitamin A, B6, C, E, K, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium
Preparation: 10 mins
Cooking: 25 mins
Total: 35 mins
Method
- Simmer coconut cream, dissolve green curry paste.
- Boil coconut cream, add beef, palm sugar, fish sauce, coconut milk.
- Stir in Thai eggplants, baby eggplants, red spur chilli, kaffir lime leaves, and sweet basil. Combine well.
- Serve in bowls.
Tip: This dish is to be enjoyed with Thai Hom Mali rice or thin rice noodles.
4. Beef Massaman Curry (Gaeng Massaman Neua)
Ingredients
• 3 tbsp Massaman curry paste
• 1 cup coconut cream
• 180g beef
• 1½ tbsp fish sauce
• 1½ tbsp palm sugar
• 1½ 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 tamarind 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.
A Taste Worth Savouring
From the refreshing crunch of Som Tum to the rich, comforting flavours of Thailand’s iconic curries, these authentic Thai Select recipes capture the essence of one of the world’s most celebrated cuisines. Whether you’re cooking for family, entertaining guests, or simply exploring new flavours, these dishes promise an unforgettable culinary journey filled with bold aromas, vibrant ingredients, and timeless Thai traditions.
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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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