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Mee Kati – Thai Rice Noodles in Coconut Milk Recipe

» 26 February 2014 » In Thai Food & Drink » No Comments

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A less well-known Thai noodle dish is creamy coconutty Mee Kati, Rice Noodles in Coconut Milk. Here’s our step-by-step authentic Thai recipe.

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Eat your Way to Prosperity in the Chinese New Year

» 07 February 2014 » In Southeast Asian Food » 1 Comment

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Chinese New Year is celebrated around the world, traditionally for 16 days if you count the eve, and closes with the Lantern Festival. Celebrated with family and community, there are numerous foods typically served during this long festival, which are symbolic and hoped to ensure a year of happiness and prosperity, including eggs, roast pork and fish.

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The Nittaya Thai Curry Paste Factory in Action

» 25 September 2012 » In Thai Food & Drink » No Comments

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Karla visits the Nittaya Curry Paste factory in Rangsit, near Bangkok. This factory produces all of the delicious curry pastes sold by Nittaya. Their process is careful and labor-intensive, starting at 5 am when fresh herbs arrive at the factory doors . . .

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Crushing the Cookies Asian-Style

» 28 August 2012 » In Thai Food & Drink » 1 Comment

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If you are looking for an unusual dessert, how about a Thai-inspired cheesecake, a dessert which is not typically part of an Asian chef’s repertoire. Chef Ian Chalermkittichai has come up with an innovative new twist on this classic recipe, as consulting chef for New York City’s Spot Dessert Bar in lower Manhattan. Taking “Thailand’s […]

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