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Dan Bing Taiwanese omelette

A thin crêpe sets around a basil egg filling, then rolls up and slices into pinwheels for dipping. The reduced soy, honey and sriracha sauce is sweet, sharp and sticky.

Thai and South-East AsianLight meals & snacks40 minServes 2448 kcalDairy-free

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-17141 · Hand-built original

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Drunken Noodles

Rice noodles stir-fried with marinated shrimp, Chinese broccoli, onion, bell pepper, Thai chiles and basil in a palm sugar, fish sauce and dark soy sauce.

ThaiMain course20 minServes 4699 kcalDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: noodles

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, spring rolls, cucumber salad, satay

HB-10313 · Hand-built original

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Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)

Chicken slices marinated with cornstarch are seared in a wok, then stir-fried with soaked rice noodles, shallots, Thai chillies, baby corn and holy basil in a fish sauce and oyster sauce mixture.

ThaiMain course0 min4 servings224 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: rice noodles

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, spring rolls, cucumber salad, satay

HB-6862 · Hand-built original

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Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)

Wide rice noodles are stir-fried in a wok with chicken thighs, onion, garlic, birds eye chillies and green onions in an oyster and soy sauce, with basil tossed through at the end.

ThaiMain course16 minServes 2428 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: Spring rolls

HB-6863 · Hand-built original

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Duck massaman curry

Cubed duck breast simmered in coconut milk with potato and a homemade massaman paste of peanuts, lemongrass, tamarind and warm whole spices.

Thai and South-East AsianMain course1 hrServes 2680 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: duck

HB-13592 · Hand-built original

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Easy 15 Minute Pad Thai

A 15-minute pad Thai of soaked rice noodles with chicken, shrimp and tofu in a tamarind, fish sauce and brown sugar sauce, with egg, bean sprouts and crushed peanuts.

ThaiMain course15 minServes 4448 kcalDairy-free

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-10696 · Hand-built original

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Easy Thai Red Lentil Soup

Easy Thai Red Lentil Soup is a Thai-ish main built around rice. Ready in 35 min.

Thai-ishMain35 minServes 5482 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

HB-2908 · Hand-built original

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Eggplant Stir-Fry with Ground Shrimp, Chicken and Basil

Golden fried eggplant is folded back into a savory stir-fry of ground shrimp, ground chicken, roasted chili paste and sweet peppers. Fresh basil goes in at the very end, so its aroma stays bright over the rich, silky vegetables.

ThaiMain course30 minServes 4212 kcalDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: eggplant

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, cucumber salad, sticky rice

HB-18672 · Hand-built original

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Fragrant chicken traybake

A one-tin roast of aubergine, peppers and onion in a coconut, red curry and lime sauce, topped with chilli-glazed seared chicken and wilted spinach and Thai basil.

Thai and South-East AsianMain course1 hrServes 4–6176 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-13777 · Hand-built original

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Fried Bananas with Vanilla Ice Cream

Ripe bananas are dipped in a coconut and sesame batter and fried until the coating is deep golden and crisp with caramelized edges. Served hot with vanilla ice cream, it is a simple contrast of warm crunch and cold cream.

ThaiDessert20 minServes 4382 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: banana

Pairs well with: iced coffee, fresh fruit, iced tea

HB-18679 · Hand-built original

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Fried Chicken Wings with Sweet Chili Glaze

Wings marinated with garlic and fish sauce, dusted lightly, then fried until the skins turn deeply golden and crackly. Sweet chili sauce for dipping rounds out the salty, faintly sweet seasoning.

ThaiAppetizer25 minServes 246 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken wings

Pairs well with: papaya salad, sticky rice, iced tea

HB-18600 · Hand-built original

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Fried squid

Squid rings in a light soda-water batter fried until golden, garnished with curry leaves and red chillies, with a salted egg yolk mayonnaise for dipping.

Thai and South-East AsianLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 4212 kcalDairy-free

Main ingredient: squid

HB-13818 · Hand-built original

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Fried Vanilla Ice Cream with Raspberry Sauce

Firm scoops of vanilla ice cream are rolled in a crunchy crumb and coconut shell, frozen hard, then fried for just seconds so the outside turns crisp and golden. A tart raspberry sauce spooned over finishes each serving.

ThaiDessert20 minServes 4176 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: vanilla ice cream

Pairs well with: fresh fruit, iced tea, iced coffee

HB-18678 · Hand-built original

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Gado gado salad

An Indonesian salad of soft-boiled eggs, potatoes, green beans, crisp tofu, lettuce, cucumber and beansprouts under a warm peanut, coconut and sherry sauce. Crispy onions, coriander, prawn crackers and sambal garnish the bowl.

Thai and South-East AsianLight meals & snacks1 hrServes 2–4248 kcalGluten-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-18332 · Hand-built original

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Gaeng Hung Lay - Northern Thai Braised Pork Curry

A Northern Thai curry of pork belly and spare rib tips braised in a pounded chilli paste and toasted hung lay spice powder with tamarind, dark brown sugar, fish sauce and black soy. Whole garlic cloves, pearl onions and julienned ginger join for the final simmer until everything is fork tender.

ThaiMain courseServes 4761 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: Jasmine rice

HB-7055 · Hand-built original

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Gaeng Som Sour Curry

The sharp, sour orange curry of the south — no coconut, all tamarind and heat.

ThaiMain course30 minServes 472 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: prawns

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, omelette, fried fish

HB-5815 · Hand-built original

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Gai Yang Grilled Chicken

Isaan grilled chicken: marinated in garlic, coriander root and coconut milk, grilled until the skin is deeply bronzed.

ThaiMain course55 minServes 473 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: sticky rice, papaya salad, cucumber relish

HB-5804 · Hand-built original

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Garden Greens and Tofu Salad with Peanut Dressing

Torn lettuce, bean sprouts, red onion, tomato and cucumber are topped with golden tofu cubes and a creamy peanut dressing. It is a fresh, mild salad with plenty of crunch.

ThaiSalad15 minServes 288 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: lettuce

Pairs well with: steamed rice, iced tea, grilled chicken

HB-18615 · Hand-built original

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Glass noodle and prawn salad with spiced fried prawns

A Malaysian-inspired glass noodle salad with cold-water prawns, herbs and cucumber in a tamarind-lime dressing, served family style with shell-on prawns fried in a sweet chilli-soy glaze and a homemade tomato sambal.

Thai and South-East AsianMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4630 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: prawn

HB-13875 · Hand-built original

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Glass Noodle Stir-Fry with Egg, Baby Corn and Celery

Chewy glass noodles stir-fried with chicken, soft ribbons of egg, baby corn, celery, napa cabbage, bell pepper, onion and scallions. The noodles soak up the savory seasoning as they turn clear in the wok. Chicken is included here; pork, vegetables or tofu can be used instead.

ThaiMain course30 minServes 4457 kcalDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: glass noodles

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, cucumber salad, clear soup

HB-18632 · Hand-built original

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Golden Fried Tofu with Plum Sauce and Crushed Peanuts

Firm tofu cut into chunky pieces and fried to an even golden crust while the centers stay soft. Warm plum sauce topped with crushed peanuts and a shower of scallion completes the plate.

ThaiAppetizer20 minServes 2357 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: tofu

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

HB-18604 · Hand-built original

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Grandpa's Fried Rice with Pineapple (Khao Pad Sapparot)

Thai pineapple fried rice with chicken, scrambled egg, cashews and raisins, seasoned with fish sauce and white pepper and brightened with fresh pineapple, tomato and cilantro. Sweet, salty and best made with day-old rice.

ThaiMain course2 to 4657 kcalDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: fried rice

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, spring rolls, cucumber salad, satay

HB-15628 · Hand-built original

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Green curry noodle soup

Flat mushrooms marinated in vegan oyster sauce and garlic are pan-fried until caramelised and served over noodles in a green curry coconut broth with chilli oil and coriander.

Thai and South-East AsianMain course1 hrServes 4309 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: mushroom

HB-7145 · Hand-built original

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Green Curry with Chicken, Eggplant and Basil

Fragrant and fiery with a gentle sweetness, this green curry pairs silky eggplant and crisp bell pepper with chicken in a basil-scented coconut sauce. Pork, vegetables or tofu can replace the chicken if you like, with no other changes needed.

ThaiMain course40 minServes 4496 kcalGluten-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-18645 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Beef Salad with Chili, Lime and Herbs

Thin slices of grilled steak tossed warm with cucumber, tomato, red onion, carrot and cilantro in a fiery lime dressing. Lettuce leaves and sticky rice are served alongside to catch every drop of the dressing.

ThaiSalad30 minServes 21001 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-18612 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Spicy Herb Dressing and Papaya Salad

A peppery beef tenderloin is grilled hot and fast, sliced, and tossed warm through a lime dressing with toasted rice powder, chilies, shallot and fresh herbs. Shredded papaya and tomatoes on the side, with sticky rice, keep it fresh and balanced.

ThaiMain course25 minServes 21035 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef tenderloin

Pairs well with: sticky rice, cucumber salad, jasmine rice

HB-18674 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Relish

Chicken strips marinated in coconut milk with curry powder and turmeric, threaded onto skewers and grilled until the edges char. Peanut sauce for dipping and a sharp, crunchy cucumber relish complete the plate.

ThaiAppetizer40 minServes 2 to 3888 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: papaya salad, sticky rice, iced tea

HB-18611 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Tamarind Roasted Chili Paste and Green Curry Rice

Five big shell-on shrimp are grilled and brushed with a sweet-sour tamarind and roasted chili glaze until it caramelizes. They are served over fragrant green curry rice with a side of plain steamed vegetables.

ThaiMain course25 minServes 1 to 21794 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: jumbo shrimp

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, cucumber salad, fresh fruit

HB-18675 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Pork Loin with Lemongrass Dressing, Papaya Salad and Sticky Rice

A marinated pork loin is grilled, rested and sliced, then spooned with a sharp lemongrass and lime dressing. A crunchy green papaya salad with tomatoes and peanuts, plus sticky rice, rounds out the plate.

ThaiMain course30 minServes 21282 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: pork loin

Pairs well with: sticky rice, cucumber salad, fresh fruit

HB-18673 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Rack of Lamb with Tamarind Sauce and Sticky Rice

Herb-rubbed lamb chops grilled until the fat crisps and the centers stay juicy, served with a glossy tamarind sauce. The sauce is sour first, then sweet and salty, with an optional flicker of chili heat.

ThaiMain course25 minServes 21578 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: lamb

Pairs well with: sticky rice, steamed vegetables, grilled vegetables

HB-18666 · Hand-built original

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