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Pad Kra Pao

Ground pork stir-fries with shallots, red Thai chiles and garlic, then a soy, fish sauce and oyster sauce mixture seasoned with sugar coats the meat before a whole bunch of basil wilts in. Fried eggs and steamed jasmine rice complete each serving.

ThaiMain course0 min4 servings223 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage

HB-7810 · Hand-built original

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Pad Kra Pao (Pad Gaprao) Chicken Stir-Fry with Holy Basil

Coarsely ground chicken is stir-fried in a wok with a pounded Thai chili, garlic and spur chili paste, long beans and onion, then sauced with oyster, soy, fish and black soy sauces. Holy basil folds in off the heat, and each serving gets a crispy-edged fried egg over jasmine rice, with prik nam pla alongside.

ThaiMain course2-3 Servings547 kcalDairy-free

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7811 · Hand-built original

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Pad See Ew

Marinated flank steak sears in a smoking wok, then Chinese broccoli, wide rice noodles and a dark oyster and soy sauce mixture toss together until the noodles caramelize at the edges. Beaten eggs scramble in a cleared corner of the wok before everything is folded together.

ThaiMain course0 minServes 3985 kcalDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice noodles

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

HB-7813 · Hand-built original

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Pad Thai

Rice noodles stir-fried in a tamarind, fish sauce and palm sugar sauce with tofu, dried shrimp, egg, bean sprouts and scallions, plus chicken, shrimp or beef.

ThaiMain course45 minServes 2465 kcalDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-10399 · Hand-built original

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Pad Thai

Rice sticks soak, then stir-fry with chicken, egg, tofu and bean sprouts in a tamarind, brown sugar, fish sauce and oyster sauce dressing. Garlic chives and chopped peanuts go through at the end, with lime wedges and extra sprouts served alongside.

ThaiMain course0 min2 - 3 people376 kcalGluten-freeDairy-free

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7814 · Hand-built original

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Pad Thai

Tamarind pulp soaked and strained gives this pad Thai its sour base, balanced with dark brown sugar, fish sauce and Thai black soy sauce. Chicken, dried shrimp, preserved radish, eggs, bean sprouts and garlic chives stir-fry with the soaked rice noodles, and chopped peanuts and lime wedges finish the plates.

ThaiMain course50 minServes 41152 kcalDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: ounces tamarind pulp

Pairs well with: Spring rolls

HB-7815 · Hand-built original

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Pad Thai salad

A warm salad version of pad Thai: soaked rice noodles toss in a pan with chicken mince, dried shrimps, bean sprouts, eggs and lime juice over a shallot, garlic and coriander root paste. Roasted peanuts, pickled turnip, red chilli and coriander leaves garnish the serving bowl.

Thai and South-East AsianMain course1 hrServes 479 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7816 · Hand-built original

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Pad Thai with prawns

A one-pan pad Thai of rice noodles, golden tofu matchsticks, marbled egg and king prawns in a tamarind, palm sugar and fish sauce glaze. Beansprouts, peanuts, lime and coriander finish the speedy supper.

Thai and South-East AsianMain course40 minServes 1-2711 kcalDairy-free

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-18313 · Hand-built original

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Pad Thai with tofu

Rice noodles are wok-tossed with golden tofu, scrambled egg, beansprouts and peanuts in a tamarind and fish sauce glaze. Lime wedges and extra chili at the table let each bowl be tuned to taste.

Thai and South-East AsianMain course1 hrServes 2–3683 kcalDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-17138 · Hand-built original

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Panang Curry

A from-scratch Panang curry with a freshly blended chilli and peanut paste, prawns and sliced chicken thighs simmered in coconut cream with green beans and Thai basil, served over jasmine rice.

Thaicurries, Main1 hrServes 4870 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7823 · Hand-built original

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Panang Curry with Chicken, String Beans and Kaffir Lime

Thicker and richer than most Thai curries, this panang curry coats chicken and string beans in a nutty coconut sauce perfumed with kaffir lime. Pork, vegetables or tofu also work well in place of the chicken. It finishes warm and moderately spicy, with ground peanuts stirred right into the sauce.

ThaiMain course40 minServes 4557 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, steamed rice, grilled skewers

HB-18646 · Hand-built original

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Pineapple Fried Rice

Jasmine rice dried overnight and stir-fried with marinated shrimp, bell peppers, onion, Thai chiles and pineapple in an oyster, soy and fish sauce mixture.

ThaiMain course30 minServes 4217 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-10415 · Hand-built original

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Pineapple Fried Rice (Thai)

Thai-style fried rice with day-old jasmine rice, pineapple pieces, capsicum, peas and green onion, seasoned with one of three traditional sauce combinations.

Thai, Tropical!Side Dish20 minServes 6198 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: rice

HB-7913 · Hand-built original

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Pineapple Fried Rice with Egg, Peas and Carrot

Golden jasmine rice stir-fried with chicken, curry powder and pineapple, along with egg, tomato, onion, scallions, peas and carrot. Sweet fruit, warm spice and savory seasoning sit side by side in every bite. Chicken is the protein used here; pork, vegetables or tofu can be substituted.

ThaiMain course20 minServes 41032 kcalDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: jasmine rice

Pairs well with: cucumber salad, iced tea, grilled chicken

HB-18640 · Hand-built original

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Pineapple Red Curry with Chicken, Bamboo Shoots and Cashews

A tropical take on red curry, this version folds sweet pineapple, juicy grape tomatoes and crunchy cashews into a coconut curry with chicken and bamboo shoots. Pork, vegetables or tofu can take the place of the chicken if you prefer. The fruit softens the heat, leaving the sauce rich, bright and gently spicy.

ThaiMain course40 minServes 4666 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-18649 · Hand-built original

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Poached chicken and bang bang salad

Poached chicken and bang bang salad is a Thai and South-East Asian main course centred on chicken. It combines small whole chicken, coriander seeds, lemongrass sticks for a straightforward, balanced result.

Thai and South-East AsianMain course2 hr 30 minServes 4–6336 kcalDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-3735 · Hand-built original

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Poached Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce

Salmon fillets briefly seared, then poached in a coconut milk sauce with lemongrass, ginger, fish sauce and lime. It is served over noodles or jasmine rice with Asian greens.

Thai-ishMains25 minServes 427 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes

HB-7935 · Hand-built original

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Pork & Holy Basil Stir-fry (Pad Kra Pao)

A Thai stir-fry of ground pork with shallots, garlic and bird chillies seasoned with fish sauce, soy sauces and oyster sauce. Holy basil is wilted through at the end.

ThaiMain course15 minServes 4376 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: Jasmine rice, Fried egg

HB-7942 · Hand-built original

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Pork Larb

Pork larb — richer than chicken, with the same bright lime-and-mint dressing and crunchy rice powder.

ThaiSalad20 minServes 4331 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pork mince

Pairs well with: sticky rice, papaya salad, grilled chicken

HB-5794 · Hand-built original

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Pork Satay

Pork satay in the same golden marinade, with a rich peanut dipping sauce.

ThaiStarter32 minServes 4711 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: cucumber relish, toast, papaya salad

HB-5806 · Hand-built original

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Prawn and pineapple salad

King prawns poached in a fiery lemongrass, chilli and ginger oil with palm sugar, soy and lime, then tossed off the heat with ripe pineapple and shredded Chinese cabbage. The salad can be served in the pineapple shell.

Thai and South-East AsianLight meals & snacks1 hrServes 4120 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: prawn

HB-14884 · Hand-built original

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Pumpkin Red Curry

Sweet pumpkin simmered in red curry until it thickens the sauce itself.

ThaiMain course30 minServes 4274 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: pumpkin

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, spring rolls, greens

HB-5816 · Hand-built original

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Rainbow noodles

Wholewheat egg noodles stir-fried with ribbons of carrot and courgette, red pepper and spring onions in a soy, sweet chilli and lime dressing, topped with peanuts and fresh coriander.

Thai and South-East AsianMain course1 hrServes 4503 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-14948 · Hand-built original

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Red Curry

A Thai red curry of chicken and red bell pepper simmered in coconut milk with curry paste, fish sauce, lime and ginger, finished with peas and Thai basil and served over rice.

ThaiMain Course35 minServes 6227 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-14976 · Hand-built original

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Red Curry Fish Cakes with Cucumber Relish and Crushed Peanuts

Bouncy, springy fish cakes flecked with green beans and lime leaf, carrying a moderate curry heat. A cool cucumber relish with shallot and chili, finished with crushed peanuts, balances the richness.

ThaiAppetizer30 minServes 2 to 3492 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: white fish

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

HB-18601 · Hand-built original

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Red Curry Noodle Bowls with Steak and Cabbage

Flat rice noodles and sliced flank steak meet in bowls of red curry, coconut milk and beef broth with wilted savoy cabbage, herbs and lime.

ThaiMain course30 min4 servings298 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

HB-8048 · Hand-built original

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Red Curry with Chicken, Bamboo Shoots and Basil

This is a rich, moderately hot red curry built on coconut milk, with tender chicken, bamboo shoots and bell pepper finished with plenty of fresh basil. Pork, vegetables or tofu can stand in for the chicken if you prefer, but the balance of salty, sweet and fragrant stays the same.

ThaiMain course40 minServes 4509 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, steamed rice, spring rolls

HB-18644 · Hand-built original

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