THAI FOOD

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Beautiful Mock Oysters

This beautiful Thai appetizer looks remarkably like oysters. However, the initial taste, unlike oysters, is crisp and crunchy, followed by a hit of seafood (shrimp) combined with a wonderful taste-explosion of Thai flavors. A perfect appetizer to serve at a party or any social gathering. Pairs nicely with various wines (I like it with a shiraz/syrah), as well as ice-cold lager. Just follow the steps to this gourmet appetizer that is sure to please even the more discerning of tastes!

Special Thai Finger Food: "Miang Khum"

This special Thai finger food can only be described as tastebud-tantalizing! "Meng Khum" combines ingredients like coconut, peanuts, dried shrimp, and lime. Traditionally it is served on banana leaves, but spinach or basil leaves work just as well (and unlike banana leaves, they're edible). Serve this delight to your friends at your next dinner party and wait for the "wow!" to escape their lips!

Coconut Shrimp

Imagine biting into a succulent deep-fried shrimp covered in a light tempura-like batter flavored with the taste of coconut - scrumptious! This Coconut Shrimp recipe is fantastic to serve as an appetizer, tapas plate, or party food. Excellent eaten on its own, or served with a dip (like my fresh mango salsa - see next recipe below). As a bonus, this coconut shrimp recipe includes instructions for a gluten-free version (which is just as yummy!), so no one has to miss out. ENJOY!

Easy Mango Salsa

This Thai-fusion mango salsa recipe is so easy, it takes just minutes to prepare. Simply toss the ingredients in your food processor, or chop and combine by hand. Either way, this simple salsa tastes divine! Use it as a dip for cooked prawns (makes a great party dish), or tortilla chips. Included are instructions on how to buy and cut a mango. ENJOY!

Sweet & Spicy Glazed Nuts

These Thai glazed cashews are a tantalizing combination of sweet, salty and spicy, making them an excellent beer nut or snack food. Perfect for the holiday season, these glazed nuts can be made in a matter of minutes and served alongside your party platters. Great with beer and cocktails, but also delicious sprinkled over salads or desserts (excellent on ice cream!). Or fill a pretty jar with these glazed nuts and give them away as a gift to the Thai food lover on your list. ENJOY!

Pineapple Salad with Cucumber, Peanuts, & Fresh Herbs (New!)

This easy salad recipe is very gourmet tasting. In fact, it's so scrumptious that your guests will think you labored over it (though it takes only minutes to make!). Simply toss some pineapple chunks (fresh or canned) with cucumber, green onion, slices of red pepper, and peanuts together in an easy homemade Thai salad dressing, and voila - a perfect pineapple salad that looks and tastes like summer itself. A nice salad to accompany other Thai food dishes. Or take it to a barbecue party or potluck where it's sure to be the talk of the party! Recipe

Carrot Soup with Ginger & Lemongrass (Vegetarian)

This Thai version of carrot soup also includes the health benefits of ginger, garlic, and lemongrass. With its potent combination of vegetables, rice, and fresh Thai herbs and spices, this soup is an excellent remedy for a cold or flu. High in vitamins A and C, plus calcium, it is also extremely delicious, and makes an elegant soup to serve guests. Enjoy it as an appetizer, or add a crusty loaf of French bread on the side for the main course. A nice vegetarian Thai recipe that's also easy to make - ready in just 30 minuteS.

Lemongrass Coconut Noodle Soup (Vegetarian)

This comforting soup recipe is a great natural remedy if you're suffering from a cold or flu bug - or simply want to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your greens, with broccoli, Chinese cabbage, carrots, and fresh basil added to a mound of thin Thai rice noodles. Combined with vegetable (or chicken) broth and coconut milk, this quick and easy soup is a cup of warm comfort on a cool fall or winter day

Tom Yum Soup with Coconut Milk ("Tom Khaa")

Try this spicy Thai soup with my easy-to-follow recipe. A great natural cold and flu remedy, this Thai soup recipe is like medicine in food form. A very healthy soup, it will boost both your mood and your immune system (for more on the health benefits of this soup, see the link attached to this recipe)