5 Favorite Thai Dishes

June 04, 2009
Randy Mayor
Whip up these 5 classic dishes, from pad thai to coconut soup.
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Pad Thai with Tofu

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro
Pad Thai with Tofu Recipe
You can make Thailand's most popular noodle dish in just minutes. Topped with peanuts and fresh sprouts, it's a great dish to share with the whole family. Pad Thai is delicious the next day, so be sure to make extra!
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Thai Chicken Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Gai)

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon
Thai Chicken Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Gai) Recipe
Chicken coconut soup is actually light and packed with flavor. Cilantro and kaffir lime add freshness that you won't be able to get enough of.

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Yam Nuea Yang (Spicy Beef Salad)

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro
Yam Nuea Yang (Spicy Beef Salad) Recipe
This main-dish salad is hearty, yet crisp and refreshing at the same time. Ripe tomatoes sprinkled with chopped cilantro, lime juice, and red chiles add great flavor to the lean flank steak.
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Thai Chicken in Cabbage Leaves

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr
Thai Chicken in Cabbage Leaves Recipe
This dish makes a great appetizer or light main course and features ground chicken or turkey with hints of lime and spices.

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Thai Green Curry Mussels

Randy Mayor
Thai Green Curry Mussels Recipe
Green curry paste adds an explosion of flavors, including lime, ginger, and lemongrass. It can be a little spicy, so use just a small amount to start and add to taste. Shrimp, chicken, or beef can be substituted for the mussels.
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