For my late mother Leeann,
an amazing chef and teacher
who continues to inspire me every day
Contents
Basic Cooking Techniques and Tips
Ginger Lime Dipping Sauce
Roasted Red Chili Paste
Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
Spicy Peanut Sauce
Sweet Hot Garlic Sauce
Hoisin Peanut Sauce
Basic Curry Sauce
Fresh Coriander Leaves (Cilantro)
Lime Soy Sauce
Basic Chicken Stock
Basic Fish Stock
A Side of Spicy Thai Cukes
Chapter One
Lemongrass Chicken Wings
Sweet & Spicy Thai Glazed Cashews
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Summer Rolls with Shrimp and Mint
Chiang Mai Chicken in Lettuce Cups
Steamed Mussels in Lemongrass and Basil
Thai Crab Cakes
Black Pepper Garlic Spare Ribs
Panaeng Curry Meatballs
Crunchy Siam Spring Rolls
Chapter Two
Shrimp Coconut Soup
Chicken Coconut Soup
Sizzling Rice Seafood Soup
Vegetable and Tofu Soup
Tangy Pumpkin Soup
Sour Spicy Shrimp Soup
Hot and Sour Chicken Soup
Chapter Three
Spicy Thai Salad with Minced Pork
Lemongrass Chicken Salad
Spicy Crispy Calamari Salad
Mango and Prawn Salad
Glass Noodle Salad with Shrimp and Basil
Green Papaya Crab Salad
Roast Duck Salad
Vegan Tofu Salad
Thai Steak Salad
Chapter Four
Chicken with Cashews and Thai Chilies
Chicken with Mint and Thai Basil
Crispy Mango Coconut Chicken
Thai BBQ Chicken
Phuket Chicken with Lemongrass Curry
Braised Chicken in Thai Yellow Curry
Chicken with Curry Paste and French Green Beans
Pineapple Duck Curry
Chapter Five
Thai BBQ Pork
Stir-fried Pork with Spicy Green Beans
Shaking Beef
Beef with Ginger and Black Mushrooms
Panaeng Beef in Red Curry Peanut Sauce
Chiang Mai Pork Curry
Crying Tiger Lamb
Beef with Red Chili Paste and Lime Leaves
Chapter Six
Grilled Fresh Salmon with Green Curry Sauce
Grilled Halibut in a Mango Coconut Sauce
Thai Green Curry with Prawns
Clams with Roasted Chili Basil Sauce
Pan Seared Scallops on Coconut Rice
Shrimp, Lemongrass and Basil
Seafood Feast with Basil and Chilies
Fragrant Coconut Fish in Banana Leaves
Whole Crispy Seabass with Sweet Garlic-Chili Sauce
Whole Catfish in Coriander Chili Sauce
Chapter Seven
Thai Flat Noodles
Spicy Peanut Noodles with Cilantro
Pad Thai
Glass Noodles with Egg, Beef, and Bean Sprouts
Glass Noodles with Crab
Flat Noodles with Broccoli
Crab Fried Rice
Spicy Fried Rice