Quick Thai Dishes

Updated May 15, 2007
Randy Mayor; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

These flavorful Thai dishes are quick and easy to prepare.

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Thai Green Curry Chicken

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Thai Green Curry Chicken Recipe

In just 30 minutes, you can have this great Thai curry dish on the table. Leave out the chicken or sub for tofu for a vegetarian option to this recipe.

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Easy Thai Steak Noodle Bowl

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Easy Thai Steak Noodle Bowl Recipe

This quick Thai recipe provides amazing flavor with simple supermarket ingredients.

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Thai Beef and Basil Noodles with Shiitake Gravy

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower, Claire Spollen

Thai Beef and Basil Noodles with Shiitake Gravy Recipe

If you have trouble finding shiitake mushrooms, use whatever 'shrooms you have on hand. Sliced creminis would work equally well for this saucy noodle bowl.

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Chicken and Basil Stir-Fry

Credit: James Carrier

Chicken and Basil Stir-Fry Recipe

Make a hearty dinner in about 10 minutes with instant rice and a quick-cooking stir fry. Fresh ginger, hot chili flakes, and Asian fish sauce (found in most supermarkets and Asian grocery stores), add spice to chicken breasts. Try the dish with various kinds of basil to see which combination is your favorite. For a hint of anise flavor, use Thai basil; for a warm spice undertone, try cinnamon basil instead.

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Shrimp Pad Thai

Credit: Lee Harrelson

Shrimp Pad Thai Recipe

Make Thailand's most popular noodle dish in mere minutes. This lightened version is packed with vibrant ingredients such as crushed red pepper, sliced green onions, and dry-roasted peanuts to add great Thai flavor. Our online reviewers noticed that the dish was even better on the second day, so make extra for leftovers.

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Yam Nuea Yang (Spicy Beef Salad)

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Yam Nuea Yang (Spicy Beef Salad) Recipe

This main-dish salad cooks in minutes using your choice of a grill or broiler. Ripe tomatoes, sprinkled with chopped cilantro, lime juice, and red chilies, add fresh flavor to the lean flank steak.

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Thai Green Curry Mussels

Credit: Randy Mayor

Thai Green Curry Mussels Recipe

If you have time to boil rice, you have time to prepare this beautiful bivalve dish. Steam the mussels in a large Dutch oven with a lime juice, green curry paste, and coconut milk mixture for a subtle kick. If you prefer, try the dish with shrimp.

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Thai Pork Salad

Thai Pork Salad Recipe

Once the pork is cooked, this dish is almost done. The crumbled pork, tossed with a mint, cilantro, ginger, and red pepper mixture, is topped with a soy sauce and olive oil drizzle to add rich undertones to the zesty dish. Use prepackaged broccoli-slaw mix to shave off preparation time.

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Coconut Curried Chicken

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Coconut Curried Chicken Recipe

Make a rich and creamy pan sauce with coconut milk, presliced mushrooms, lime juice, and a little green curry paste to complement the mild, tender chicken. Serve the 10-minute dish with quick-cooking couscous for a complete Thai-inspired supper.

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Thai Coconut-Curried Salmon with Greens

Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

Thai Coconut-Curried Salmon with Greens Recipe

Our online reviewers raved about this flavorful salmon dish, likening it to favorite authentic Thai dishes and cheering its speedy cook time. The rich sauce lends a creamy, almost soup-like quality to the dish. Serve it with rice to soak up the bold flavors.

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