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Category: Thai

  • Gai Yang (Thai BBQ chicken)

    Gai Yang (Thai BBQ chicken)

    Gai Thai BBQ Chicken: A Flavorful and Easy-to-Make Dish. If you’re a fan of Thai cuisine, you’re probably familiar with gai yang, a popular Thai grilled chicken dish. Gai yang is marinated in a flavorful mixture of herbs and spices before being grilled to perfection. In this article, we’ll introduce you to a similar dish, gai Thai BBQ chicken, which is just as delicious and easy to make at home.

    Ingredients:–
    1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
    3 cloves of garlic, minced
    1 tablespoon of coriander seeds, ground
    1 tablespoon of cumin seeds, ground
    1 tablespoon of turmeric powder
    1 tablespoon of paprika
    2 tablespoons of fish sauce
    2 tablespoons of soy sauce
    1 tablespoon of brown sugar
    Juice of 1 lime
    Salt, to taste
    Vegetable oil

    Instructions:
    1. In a large bowl, mix together the garlic, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, paprika, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and salt. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
    2. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well to coat them with the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
    3. When you’re ready to cook the chicken, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the BBQ grates with vegetable oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.
    4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and let any excess marinade drip off. Place the chicken pieces on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy and golden brown.
    5. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
    6. Serve the gai Thai BBQ chicken with steamed rice, or your favorite Thai side dishes such as papaya salad, cucumber salad, or grilled corn on the cob.Enjoy your delicious gai Thai BBQ chicken, and impress your family and friends with your Thai cooking skills!

  • Thai Pork Larb

    Thai Pork Larb

    Thai Pork Larb is a traditional dish that is often found in Northern Thailand. The dish is known for its bold flavors and use of fresh herbs and spices. The combination of tangy lime juice, salty fish sauce, and spicy chilies make for a mouthwatering flavor profile that is both savory and refreshing. Larb can be made with a variety of proteins such as chicken, beef, or even tofu, but the pork version is particularly popular. It is often served with sticky rice or as a side dish to a larger meal. If you’re a fan of Thai cuisine, you won’t want to miss out on this flavorful and easy-to-make dish.

    Recipe

    Ingredients:

    • 500 grams ground pork
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 75 grams chopped shallots
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon chopped lemongrass
    • 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
    • 1 tablespoon chopped Thai chilies
    • 30 ml fish sauce
    • 30 ml lime juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 30 grams chopped fresh cilantro
    • 30 grams chopped fresh mint
    • 30 grams chopped green onions

    Instructions:

    1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil. Add the shallots, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, and Thai chilies, and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are soft.
    2. Add the ground pork to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is browned and cooked through.
    3. In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
    4. Add the fish sauce mixture to the skillet with the pork and stir to combine.
    5. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cilantro, mint, and green onions.
    6. Serve the pork larb warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.

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