Chili vinegar or prik nam som is one of Thai cuisine's essential condiments, especially for noodle dishes. It adds an acidic zing with a little bit of heat, perfect for balancing richer dishess. For many Thais, myself included, a dash of prik nam som is considered mandatory for dishes like pad see ew and boat noodles. Print Thai Chili Vinegar (Prik Nam Som) An essential condiment in Thai cuisine that adds acidity and heat to brighten any dish. Course Sauces Cuisine Thai Servings 0.25 cup Ingredients 2-3 Thai chilies or another spicy pepper of your choice 1 clove garlic optional ¼ cup whi ..read more

One of the most frequently asked questions I get from followers is, "I'm going to Bangkok, where should I eat?" Despite the fact that I grew up in Bangkok and I go back every year, I don't live there and naturally my experience is limited compared to people who are in the thick of it. While I can, and will, give you some recommendations of my own, I feel that the most qualified people to recommend restaurants are local foodies who actually live in the city simply because they've tried A LOT of places. So the places they recommend are ones that stand out above many others. Not to mention they ..read more

The other day I told my husband to put away the groceries and freeze all the protein…by which I meant all the meat. Next thing I know I opened the freezer and there was my tube of soft tofu looking…completely bizarre. After taking a deep breath and reminding myself that tofu is technically protein, I decided to cook the frozen tofu and then post it on Instagram and YT Shorts where it went viral on BOTH platforms. To my surprise people are very interested in the concept of freezing tofu! And it absolutely IS a fascinating process, so I want to explore freezing tofu further.  So for our ex ..read more

If you frequent Thai restaurants you probably know of a dish called larb or laab - a salad made of ground meat so popular that is was even mentioned in a Spider Man movie! But the laab I'm sharing in this post is something entirely different...it's not even a salad. It hails from the North, so it is specifically called laab nuea (nuea = north) or laab kua (more on this below). If you've been to Chiang Mai, you might have tried it, but outside of northern Thailand it's very hard to find - a truly hidden gem! It's made from ground meat mixed with a unique blend of spices, giving it a flavour un ..read more

Getting a taste of the amazing food from the streets of Thailand doesn't require a plane ticket, vacation days, or a language barrier. Get it right here with my 15 Thai street food recipes that you can make right at home! Many people go to Thailand, fall in love with the amazing street food, and then come home craving those flavours. While many Thai street food dishes are not easy to replicate at home as they require unusual tools, hard-to-find ingredients, or special skills, so many others absolutely doable! All you need are the right instructions, and that's what I'm here for. Enjoy! 1. Thai ..read more

I LOVE me some crispy pork belly, I mean, who doesn’t? But if you’ve ever tried to make the Chinese style crispy pork belly with the bubbly skin, you know it’s not a quick and easy thing. Even with my recipe, which is one of the simplest out there, it's a 2-day process. So THIS recipe, is much simpler. It's a Thai style fried pork belly that is unbelievably good, and it's only going to take you 30 minutes. I made this for a Thai friend, and after one bite and he said, "You need to sell this!" It was THAT good! What is Thai Style Crispy Pork Belly? Most people are familiar with the Cantonese ..read more

This is one of the most useful recipes I've ever shared. It's an all-purpose formula you can use to turn any protein you have into delicious pad kra pao - Thai holy basil stir fry. Any meat, seafood, or any leftover cooked meats you might have lingering in the fridge. It's the only recipe you need to make any kind of pad kra pao you want! With this recipe, you'll have one of the most popular Thai dishes on the table in less than 30 minutes! What is Pad Kra Pao, Pad Gaprao, or Pad Krapow? Pad means to stir fry, and gaprao means holy basil. It is a spicy stir fry with holy basil that can be made ..read more

"Can you order for us? I don't know what's good." This is the same thing I hear every time I go to a Thai restaurant with a friend, regardless of whether I've been to the place before or not. So I thought I'd make a tier list of common Thai dishes available in a typical North American Thai restaurant, ranked according to their likelihood of being satisfactory! A tier list is simply a fun way of ranking items that's been popular on YouTube. Now, to be clear, I'm not ranking Thai dishes based on how good they are, because that's not possible. Every dish has the potential to be great and every di ..read more

This comforting soup is the epitome of simple Thai home cooking. It's a soup that just about every Thai family makes regularly, mine included, and especially if they have kids. It's called gaeng jued which literally means "bland curry," but it is anything but bland! It's named that way because it's one of the few Thai soups that's not spicy at all, so it is named "bland" to contrast the other spicier curries. It is a comforting clear soup that is simple but so flavourful, and I'm going to make this version with glass noodles; which makes this gaeng jued woon sen. I'm also going to ..read more

If you’ve seen more than a few Hot Thai Kitchen videos, you have probably noticed that I use a mortar and pestle A LOT. This is a tool that many cultures use around the world, but for Thai people it is a core part of our kitchens. Every Thai kitchen has one, and in this post I want to share with you what we use it for because I think once you realize how useful it is, you’re gonna wanna join the club. I'll also address the FAQs about these including how to choose a the right M&P for you, how to properly use it, and how to clean and care for it. Note: In this post I'm specifically discussin ..read more