This is one of the best fried chickens ever. From southern Thailand, gai hat yai is known for its crispy skin, great aromatics, and super juicy meat.
Developed in the 1980s by a chef in Hong Kong, this sauce is all about umami.
This version of pork skewers is made in the oven, which tastes just as good, but you could always throw these on the grill for a version closer to the original.
A little shrimp paste goes a long, long, long way in this delicious vegetable dish.
The pan-fried tofu is crispy yet pillowy, served with a punchy dressing that is made with the same bold flavors as mapo seasoning.
Spaghetti is a common variation in modern Thai cooking. It’s so easy to work with and absorbs the garlicky, spicy notes of pad kee mao well.
The mussels here add their beautiful, briny juices into the curry, which turn this into a stunning and spectacular dish.
“Soft and pillowy, custardy and light—they were unlike any other scrambled eggs I had experienced before.”