Do you want to add some spice to your usual home-cooked fare? Why not take a flavor adventure through Thailand? We’ve rounded up 23 recipes straight from the land of smiles. They’re all easy to cook and absolutely delicious. We guarantee that at least a few of these will end up in your regular rotation.
Thai Shrimp Curry
Thai shrimp curry is the perfect blend of aromatic spices and coconut milk. Intensely flavorful and on the table in minutes.
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Thai Chicken Curry
This Thai Chicken Curry is so good! I love how easy it is to make and that you can use whatever veggies you have on hand! It’s so delicious and can be made either on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot.
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Thai Fried Rice
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice or Khao Pad is quick and easy to make, with pineapple, chicken eggs, vegetables, and cashews and seasoned with Thai fish sauce.
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Thai Chicken Satay
Thai Satay Chicken is loaded with authentic flavors like turmeric, lemongrass, chiles, and fish sauce. A rich and spicy Thai Peanut Sauce is perfect for dipping.
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Thai Peanut Sauce Noodles
Thai Peanut Sauce Noodles is a dish I could eat every day and never get tired of it. It’s a quick, easy, delicious vegetarian meal with tons of spicy Thai flavor.
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Thai Fish Cakes
Thai Fish Cakes or Tod Mun Pla are loaded with layers of intense flavors from Thai curry paste, cilantro, and fish sauce.
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Pad Kee Mao with Chicken
Drunken Noodles or Pad Kee Mao are great for late night munchies, a satisfying meal, or even as a hangover cure! Flat rice noodles are stir fried with a savory sauce, spicy chiles, Thai basil, vegetables, and chicken.
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Thai Pumpkin Curry
This Thai Pumpkin Curry Soup is a delicious and satisfying meal that takes just 25 minutes to make. Thai curry paste and rich, creamy coconut milk add layers of flavor.
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Thai Curry Puffs
Easy homemade Thai curry puffs are filled with a mouthwatering mix of ground chicken and potatoes cooked with onions, garlic, and spices in flaky pastry.
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Pad Thai
This veggie Pad Thai is delicious and easy to make. Rice noodles are quickly stir-fried with classic Thai seasonings (including vegan fish sauce!), bean sprouts, and fried tofu.
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Yum Woon Sen
Yum Woon Sen, or Thai Glass Noodle Salad, is loaded with ground meat, plump shrimp, veggies, and a tangy lime juice and fish sauce dressing.
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Thai Larb
When you’re in the mood for something light, spicy, and deliciously savory, this Thai Larb is perfect. Easy to make and totally addictive!
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Thai Turkey Meatballs
Thai Turkey Meatballs in Red Curry Sauce are super quick and easy to make. They’re baked in the oven, which is way easier than browning them in a skillet.They make a popular appetizer and are also great for dinner, served with the sauce over rice with some steamed or roasted veggies on the side.
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Thai Red Curry Sauce
Thai Red Curry Sauce is one of my favorite sauces because of its intense, spicy flavor and its versatility. I spoon it over chicken, fish, shrimp, tofu, veggies, and noodles. You can also use it as a dipping sauce for chicken satay, Thai meatballs, noodles, and more.
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Thai Peanut Sauce
Seriously, Thai peanut sauce is a top contender for my desert island food. I mean, what better to have on your desert island than a sauce that could make sea kelp or even sand taste delicious?
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Prik Nam Pla
Prik Nam Pla, the ubiquitous Thai dipping sauce, perfectly illustrates the essential Thai cooking principle of balancing salty, sour, sweet, and spicy flavors. It has all of these wrapped up in one crazy delicious sauce.
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Thai Peanut Chicken Flatbread Recipe
Thai Peanut Chicken Flatbread Recipe is bursting with vibrant flavors and ready in just 30 minutes! It has bold and bright flavors from roasted peanuts, tender chicken, cilantro, carrots, and a creamy peanut sauce
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Thai Red Curry Soup
Red curry Thai noodle soup is big on flavor yet incredibly simple to make. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe beats getting takeout and is easily customizable to what you have on hand.
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Sticky Thai Chicken
These sticky Thai chicken thighs are the perfect weeknight dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, full of delicious Thai flavor and better than takeout!
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Thai Sweet Chili Wings
These sweet chili wings have tender, crispy chicken covered in a sticky, sweet sauce that is a just little bit spicy! They are ideal for a simple weeknight dinner.
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Thai Iced Tea
Cool off with an ice-cold Thai Iced Tea. With a hint of
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Thai Chicken Salad
This Thai Chicken Salad is a delicious main dish that is full of flavor and nutrients and is a power-packed salad that is dairy-free and easy to make. It features marinated chicken and a variety of veggies, including arugula and spiralized cucumbers.
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Coconut Curry Thai Turkey Meatballs
These Coconut Curry Thai Turkey Meatballs are full of rich flavor and are a perfect choice for a low-carb weeknight dinner. They feature ground turkey, coconut aminos, canned coconut milk, curry powder, and red curry paste. This meatball recipe can be made and ready to serve in just 30 minutes!
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