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Perfect Stove-top Rice

We have rice for most meals in Thailand. Thai jasmine is the preferred variety, also called homaly. Look for the current year’s crop. Here’s how to make perfect Thai rice. Click here to watch this video on my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/thaiveggieb Ingredients – 1 cup jasmine brown rice – water sufficient for washing rice –Continue reading “Perfect Stove-top Rice”

Pad Pak Boong – Stir Fried Water Spinach

Pak boong is an aquatic vegetable, also called morning glory or water spinach. Pad pak boong is a simple stir fry, using chilis, garlic and miso. It’s perfect with rice alone, or with other dishes. Click here to watch this video on my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@thaiveggieb Ingredients -1 bunch of fresh pak boong – aboutContinue reading “Pad Pak Boong – Stir Fried Water Spinach”

Jok – Creamy Rice Soup

Jok is a popular breakfast soup in Thailand. Every morning before the sun comes up, cooks and their helpers are at work putting up kitchens and cafes on the sidewalks. They set up gas stoves, tables and chairs, stay most of the morning serving bowls of jok, then break everything down and leave. Jok isContinue reading “Jok – Creamy Rice Soup”

Tempeh Fried Rice

This is a dish that goes well with a big salad or plate of steamed vegetables. The recipe calls for tempeh, but you can add tofu or mushrooms instead, or whatever you like. You can experiment with other raw vegetables and ingredients. Click here to watch this video on my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/thaiveggiewithb Ingredients –Continue reading “Tempeh Fried Rice”

Tom Kha Hed

If you’ve had only one Thai soup, it was probably Tom Yom or Tom Kha. This is a recipe for coconut soup with mushrooms, Tom Kha Hed. Click here to watch on my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/thaiveggiewithb Ingredients We use fresh ingredients, with two exceptions – soy sauce and coconut milk. The soy sauce and coconutContinue reading “Tom Kha Hed”

Tofu Basil

I have fond memories of family trips in the north to visit my grandparents. When we got there we were met by these two loving people and the wonderful smells of the dish they were preparing for us. The lovely fragrance of garlic and onions, citrus, peppers and basil filled the air. Click here toContinue reading “Tofu Basil”

Chili Sauce

In Thailand, chili sauce is always on the table for meals. Use as much or as little as you like. Keeps in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Click here to watch this video on my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/thaiveggieb Ingredients 2-3 cloves garlic 2-3 red or green Thai chilis 2-3 tbsp soy sauce (I likeContinue reading “Chili Sauce”