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Recipes, ingredient guides and practical advice for cooking Thai food at home.

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Top 10 Must-Have Asian Ingredients for your Pantry

Stock your pantry with these 10 essential Asian ingredients, from soy sauce to rice noodles, and elevate your home-cooked dishes!

How to Use Hairy Basil: Thai Dishes, Cooking Tips and Recipe Ideas

How to Use Hairy Basil: Thai Dishes, Cooking Tips and Recipe Ideas

Bought fresh Hairy Basil but not sure what to make...
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How to Make Gaeng Liang: Thai Peppery Vegetable Soup with Hairy Basil

How to Make Gaeng Liang: Thai Peppery Vegetable Soup with Hairy Basil

Learn how to make Gaeng Liang, a light, peppery Thai...
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How to Make Tom Yum with Fresh Thai Herbs

How to Make Tom Yum with Fresh Thai Herbs

Make a fragrant bowl of Tom Yum at home with...
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Thai Aromatics Explained: Lemongrass, Galangal and Makrut Lime Leaves

Thai Aromatics Explained: Lemongrass, Galangal and Makrut Lime Leaves

Meet the three aromatics behind many Thai soups and curries....
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How to Make Som Tum Thai at Home

How to Make Som Tum Thai at Home

Fresh, crunchy Som Tum Thai is easier than you think....
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Holy basil, Thai sweet basil and hairy basil arranged side by side

Holy Basil vs Sweet Basil vs Hairy Basil: Which One Should You Use?

Not all Thai basil is the same. Discover how holy...
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Your Guide to Asian Chillies: From Mild Heat to Fiery Flavour

Your Guide to Asian Chillies: From Mild Heat to Fiery Flavour

Explore the bold world of Asian chillies — from Thai...
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How to Make Pad Krapao with Fresh Holy Basil

How to Make Pad Krapao with Fresh Holy Basil

Make pad krapao with fresh holy basil, chillies, garlic and...
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How to Make Pad Thai with Fresh Ingredients

How to Make Pad Thai with Fresh Ingredients

Learn how to make Pad Thai from scratch with rice...
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Thai Curry Pastes Explained: Red, Green & Yellow (And When to Use Each One)

Thai Curry Pastes Explained: Red, Green & Yellow (And When to Use Each One)

Discover the difference between Thai red, green, and yellow curry...
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How to Choose the Right Coconut Milk for Thai Cooking

How to Choose the Right Coconut Milk for Thai Cooking

Not all coconut milk is created equal — especially when...
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How to Cook Thai Panang Curry at Home (With Just 3 Core Ingredients)

How to Cook Thai Panang Curry at Home (With Just 3 Core Ingredients)

Learn how to make rich, creamy Thai Panang curry at...
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How to Stock a Thai Pantry: 10 Essentials Every Home Cook Needs

How to Stock a Thai Pantry: 10 Essentials Every Home Cook Needs

New to Thai cooking? Start with these 10 essential pantry...
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What Makes Thai Fish Sauce Different (And Why It Matters)

What Makes Thai Fish Sauce Different (And Why It Matters)

What makes Thai fish sauce different? Learn why this bold,...
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Celebrating Loy Krathong & Yi Peng: A Guide to the Thai Festivals and Their Delicious Dishes

Celebrating Loy Krathong & Yi Peng: A Guide to the Thai Festivals and Their Delicious Dishes

Loy Krathong and Yi Peng light up Thailand with floating...
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