All kinds of tofu and soy protein are available in the supermarkets, especially in Asian ones. For the seasoned veggies out there, you might already know these tips, but for those who are looking to incorporate meat-free alternatives, we hope this film will inspire you to cook more Thai food with a twist! Fried tofu... The post How to cook with tofu? appeared first on Rosa's Thai Cafe ..read more

The Thai staple prik nam pla couldn’t be easier to make. As its name (prik = chilli, nam pla = fish sauce) it’s a two-ingredient recipe: Chop up some bird’s eye chillies Pop them in a small bowl and cover them in fish sauce That’s really all there is to it but, for a slightly... The post The two-ingredient sauce that goes with EVERYTHING appeared first on Rosa's Thai Cafe ..read more

  Rice that’s too soggy or too dry…we’ve all been there. Save the disappointment and let me show you how to cook the perfect jasmine rice, every single time! First, make sure that you rinse the uncooked rice 3-4 times until the water runs clear. This is crucial to get rid of excess starch that... The post How to cook the perfect jasmine rice appeared first on Rosa's Thai Cafe ..read more

The Thais have picnicking down to a fine art – mostly as they don’t bother with cooking. When all you want to do is spend quality time with family or friends, the magic ingredient is… takeaway! London has some great spots for it too. These are our favourites: ·      SOHO SQUARE – for quality people-watching... The post How to picnic like a Thai appeared first on Rosa's Thai Cafe ..read more

Once you get used to working with a Thai-style meat cleaver, you’ll never look back. Here’s what it can do: CHOP – vegetables, fish, whole chicken? This baby can chop anything. PEEL – so it looks a bit scary, but a cleaver is surprisingly delicate. SMASH – throw out your garlic press! The side of... The post The only knife you’ll ever need appeared first on Rosa's Thai Cafe ..read more

You don’t necessarily have to own a wok to cook good Thai food, but you’ll find stir-frying a whole lot easier in a wok than in a shallow frying pan, where ingredients easily slip over the side. Any wok will do, as long as it’s properly ‘seasoned’ before the first use, so make sure you... The post Everything you need to know about using a wok appeared first on Rosa's Thai Cafe ..read more

Nailing that authentic recipe comes down to achieving the perfect balance between four key styles of ingredients. SALTY: fish sauce, shrimp paste SPICY: chillies, pepper SOUR: lime, tamarind SWEET: palm sugar, fruits Every dish in Thai cuisine incorporates at least two of these – sometimes all four. One flavour may be dominant, but the others... The post The four essential flavours of Thai cuisine appeared first on Rosa's Thai Cafe ..read more

1. Forget starters, mains and sides. Thais order big spreads of dishes to share and everything is served at the same time. 2. Mix up the textures and flavours. A balanced meal would put crunchy next to smooth, light next to rich and mild next to spicy. 3. Go for different proteins in different dishes.... The post Five rules for ordering Thai food like a pro appeared first on Rosa's Thai Cafe ..read more

                      PESTLE & MORTAR Traditionalists would always pound their paste by hand. It’s a great workout, but I won’t lie: it takes ages. FOOD PROCESSOR I use my mini blender every day. It’s the quickest way to make sauces and pastes from scratch. SHOP BOUGHT... The post Three ways with curry pastes appeared first on Rosa's Thai Cafe ..read more

All kinds of tofu and soy protein are available in the supermarkets, especially in Asian ones. For the seasoned veggies out there, you might already know these tips, but for those who are looking to incorporate meat-free alternatives, we hope this film will inspire you to cook more Thai food with a twist! Fried tofu... The post How to cook with tofu? appeared first on Rosa's Thai Cafe ..read more