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306 recipes

Spicy Jungle Curry with Chicken and Mixed Vegetables

This is the fiercest curry of the set: a thin, broth-based curry made without coconut milk, so the heat of the paste and the freshness of the basil come through clean and sharp. Chicken and a tumble of mixed vegetables simmer briefly in the spiced stock, keeping everything vivid and light.

ThaiMain course30 minServes 4378 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, steamed rice, iced tea

HB-18648 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Stir-fried Thai Basil Clams

Littleneck or cherrystone clams are purged in salted water, then stir-fried hot with ginger, garlic, Thai red chillies and Thai basil in an oyster and dark soy sauce.

ThaiMain course1 hr 45 minServes 431 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: clams

Pairs well with: Jasmine rice

HB-8419 · Hand-built original

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Spicy String Beans with Basil and Roasted Chili Paste

String beans are blistered in a hot wok, then lacquered with roasted chili paste and tossed with onion, bell pepper and plenty of basil. The result is smoky and properly spicy, with the beans keeping a firm, squeaky bite.

ThaiMain course20 minServes 4215 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: string beans

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, steamed rice, fried tofu

HB-18653 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Thai Chicken Stir Fry

Ground chicken is stir-fried fast in a wok with garlic, birds eye chillies and onion, glazed with a soy, fish sauce and oyster sauce mixture, and finished with scallions and coriander over jasmine rice.

ThaiDinner, Stir Fry15 minServes 3333 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-8421 · Hand-built original

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Steamed Chicken Dumplings with Peanut and Preserved Radish

Tender steamed parcels with a sweet-savory chicken filling built on shallot, preserved radish and peanut. A brush of garlic oil and fresh cilantro finish them just before serving.

ThaiAppetizer40 minServes 2364 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: ground chicken

Pairs well with: clear broth soup, jasmine rice, iced tea

HB-18605 · Hand-built original

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Steamed Mussels with Basil, Thai Herbs and Fresh Chili

Large mussels steamed open in a fragrant liquor of lemongrass, lime leaf, onion and fresh chili. Thai basil, fish sauce and lime juice finish the broth, which is hot, sour and deeply herbal.

ThaiAppetizer20 minServes 274 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: mussels

Pairs well with: sticky rice, jasmine rice, iced tea

HB-18609 · Hand-built original

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Stir-Fried Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce

Chinese broccoli cooked fast and hot, its thick stems tender and its leaves glossy under a simple oyster sauce glaze. It is the kind of plain, well-executed vegetable dish that anchors a table of richer curries and fried dishes.

ThaiMain course15 minServes 4121 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: Chinese broccoli

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, steamed rice, fried rice

HB-18655 · Hand-built original

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Sweet Roti

Paper-thin sweet roti folded into squares and fried in ghee until flaky and golden, drizzled with condensed milk and extra sugar.

ThaiMakes 4 roti189 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: flour

HB-18254 · Hand-built original

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Tamarind Prawns

Prawns glazed in a sticky tamarind sauce with crisp shallots.

ThaiMain course20 minServes 449 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: prawns

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, greens, cucumber salad

HB-5819 · Hand-built original

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Tamarind Rice Noodles with Tofu, Egg and Peanuts

Thin rice noodles tossed in a sweet-sour tamarind sauce with chicken, firm tofu, egg, bean sprouts and scallions, finished with ground peanuts, lime and a pinch of chili heat. The balance runs tart first, then sweet and salty. Chicken is the protein used here; pork, vegetables or extra tofu work well too.

ThaiMain course40 minServes 4599 kcalDairy-free

Main ingredient: rice noodles

Pairs well with: cucumber salad, papaya salad, iced tea

HB-18633 · Hand-built original

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Thai Basil Beef (Pad Gra Prow)

Thinly sliced beef seared hot and tossed with garlic, bell pepper, onion and a soy, oyster and fish sauce glaze, finished with a full cup of Thai basil leaves.

ThaiMain course15 minServes 422 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: Jasmine rice, Fried egg

HB-8565 · Hand-built original

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Thai Basil Chili Chicken Stir-Fry

Made here with chicken, this fiery stir-fry combines garlic, bird's eye chilies, string beans, onion and bell pepper, finished with a generous handful of Thai basil. It is served over jasmine rice and is notably hot.

ThaiMain course25 minServes 4295 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, iced tea, cucumber salad

HB-18622 · Hand-built original

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Thai Beef Salad

Slices of seared sirloin tossed with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and fresh herbs in a pounded chilli, fish sauce and lime dressing, served over lettuce with chopped peanuts.

ThaiSalad25 minServes 2393 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: Sticky rice

HB-8566 · Hand-built original

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Thai Chicken Skewers

Chicken pieces marinated in coconut milk, red curry paste and lime zest are grilled on skewers and served with a warm peanut dipping sauce.

ThaiAppetizer1 hr 15 minServes 4483 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: Peanut sauce, Jasmine rice

HB-8570 · Hand-built original

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Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs are browned, then braised in coconut milk with red curry paste, ginger and a touch of fish sauce, and served over rice with lime.

ThaiMain course35 minServes 5296 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: Jasmine rice

HB-8572 · Hand-built original

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Thai Coconut Custard (Sangkaya)

A wobbling coconut egg custard, traditionally set inside a pumpkin or eaten with sticky rice.

ThaiDessert40 minServes 6218 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: coconut

Pairs well with: sticky rice, coffee, fruit

HB-5821 · Hand-built original

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Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin simmered with red curry paste, stock and coconut milk is blended smooth and finished with fish sauce, crispy shallots and coriander.

ThaiSoupServes 5499 kcalEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: pumpkin

Pairs well with: Roti, Jasmine rice

HB-8573 · Hand-built original

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Thai Crab Fried Rice (Khao Pad Pu)

Jasmine rice is wok-tossed with egg, garlic and crab meat, toasted in the pan and served with cucumber, lime and a fish sauce chilli condiment.

ThaiMain course23 minServes 21178 kcalDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: crab

HB-8575 · Hand-built original

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Thai Cucumber Salad (Ajaad)

The sweet-sour cucumber relish that cools every satay and curry puff in Thailand.

ThaiSide dish15 minServes 4248 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cucumber

Pairs well with: satay, spring rolls, fried chicken

HB-5797 · Hand-built original

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Thai Fish Cakes

White fish is processed with red curry paste, lime and egg, bound with rice flour and green beans, then fried into golden, bouncy patties.

ThaiAppetizer25 minServes 1252 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-8576 · Hand-built original

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Thai Fried Chicken - Hat Yai Style

Hat Yai style chicken is marinated in a garlic, cilantro stem and peppercorn paste, coated in rice flour, fried crisp and topped with fried shallots.

ThaiMain courseServes 3623 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: Sticky rice, Sweet chili sauce

HB-8577 · Hand-built original

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