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Thai Recipes
58 recipes — each showing allergens, prep time, and servings. Page 1 of 3.
Where it's from
Thailand
Thai cuisine is centered in Thailand, with influential regional styles and a large global diaspora.
National dish
Pad Thai · Tom yum goong · Som tam
Several dishes are commonly cited; no single dish is universally agreed as 'the' national dish.
Signature ingredients
Core techniques
- stir-frying. Quick wok cooking is commonly used for noodle dishes, rice plates, and basil-based stir-fries.
- pounding. Mortar-and-pestle pounding builds curry pastes, relishes, and salads such as som tam.
- grilling. Charcoal grilling is widely used for skewers, sausages, seafood, and marinated meats.
A typical day of eating
Breakfast
Breakfast often includes rice porridge, noodle soup, or grilled meats with sticky rice.
Lunch
Lunch commonly centers on a quick rice or noodle dish from a market stall or casual shop.
Dinner
Dinner typically features shared dishes with rice, balancing soups, curries, salads, and stir-fries.
Street food
Comfort food
Popular desserts
Typical drinks
Holidays & festival food
Songkran
khao chae · kalamae
Cooling and celebratory foods are commonly associated with Thai New Year traditions.
Sart Thai
krayasat
Krayasat is traditionally prepared and offered during this merit-making festival.
Vegetarian Festival
mee sua jay · tao hu phat phak ruam
Plant-based jay dishes are especially visible during the festival in Thai-Chinese communities.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Pla Pao
A whole salt-crusted fish stuffed with lemongrass and grilled until the skin is crackling and the flesh is silky.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Thong Yip
Petite golden flowers pressed from egg yolk and sugar, simmered in jasmine-scented syrup until set — a centuries-old Thai royal confection as beautiful as it is sweet.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Pla Rad Prik
Whole fish fried to a shatteringly crisp shell, then blanketed in a sticky, sweet-hot chili-tamarind sauce with garlic and basil — dramatic, punchy, and made for sharing.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Khanom Jeen Nam Ya
Fermented rice noodles topped with a fragrant fish curry sauce thick with galangal and lemongrass — a Southern Thai breakfast ritual eaten with fresh vegetables and herbs.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Tom Kha Gai
A comforting, silky coconut chicken soup with a prominent galangal and lime flavor.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Gai Yang
Marinated in lemongrass, garlic, and coriander root, this grilled chicken emerges smoky and juicy — a street-food staple best eaten with sticky rice and sweet chili sauce.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Pad Kra Pao
The ultimate Thai street food: intensely spicy, savory ground pork stir-fried with holy basil.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Luk Chup
Sweetened mung bean paste hand-sculpted into tiny, jewel-bright fruits and vegetables, glazed with agar until they shine — Thailand's most enchanting confection, edible art on a platter.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Pad Kee Mao
"Drunken noodles" alive with bird's-eye chili heat, fragrant Thai basil, and wide rice noodles — spicy, saucy, and deeply satisfying for nights you want bold flavors.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Massaman Curry
A rich, mild, sweet, and nutty southern Thai curry with Persian influences.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Khao Soi
Northern Thailand's crown jewel — silky egg noodles in a rich coconut-curry broth, topped with crispy fried noodles, pickled mustard greens, and shallots.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Kuay Teow Reua
Once sold from floating Bangkok boats, these chewy noodles arrive in a deep, dark broth of pork blood and spices — intensely flavored and utterly unlike any other noodle soup.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Sangkhaya Fak Thong
A silky pandan-coconut custard steamed inside a whole kabocha pumpkin until set and sliceable.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Khao Kluk Kapi
Fragrant shrimp-paste fried rice mounded with shredded omelette, sweet pork, green mango, and dried shrimp — a complex Thai one-plate meal where every topping plays a role.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Gai Tod
Crispy on the outside, juicy within — Thai fried chicken marinated with garlic, coriander, and fish sauce delivers a deeply seasoned crunch that outclasses every fast-food version.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Pad Woon Sen
A light, savory stir-fry of springy glass noodles tossed with egg, vegetables, and a garlicky soy sauce.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Gaeng Som
A tangy, vibrant orange sour curry brimming with vegetables and flaky fish in a tamarind-spiked broth.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Suki Hang
Thai sukiyaki without the broth — glass noodles, vegetables, and meat stir-fried dry with a tangy, slightly sweet suki sauce that clings to every strand.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Hor Mok Pla
Velvety fish curry steamed inside banana-leaf cups until set like a savory custard — perfumed with coconut milk, red curry paste, and kaffir lime for an elegant Thai classic.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Moo Palo
Pork belly and boiled eggs slow-braised in a fragrant five-spice and soy broth until meltingly tender — a Chinese-Thai comfort dish with a deep, anise-kissed sweetness.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Moo Ping
Sweet, garlicky pork skewers glazed with coconut milk and fish sauce, grilled over charcoal until caramelized — Bangkok's ultimate morning street snack, best with sticky rice.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Kai Jeow
Thailand's everyday omelette — eggs beaten with fish sauce, fried in a river of hot oil until puffed, golden, and lacy around the edges, then draped over jasmine rice.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Kai Med Ma Muang
Tender chicken stir-fried with roasted cashews, dried chilies, and onion in a savory-sweet oyster sauce glaze — a Thai restaurant classic that families can't get enough of.
Thai Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Por Pia Tod
Golden, shatteringly crisp Thai spring rolls packed with seasoned vegetables and glass noodles.
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