Full of bright, fresh dishes with intense flavors, Thai cuisine is incredibly satisfying to cook at home. Staple ingredients in Thai cooking range from pungent fish sauce and funky shrimp paste to fiery chiles and sweet-and-sour tamarind. Once you’ve stocked your pantry, dive into this collection of our favorite Thai recipes. From the ubiquitous-for-a-reason pad Thai and papaya salad to regional specialties such as the pounded salads and chile-based dips (nam phriks) of northern Thailand, there’s something for everyone.

Springy Pad Thai with Green Garlic, Asparagus, and Peas

Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)

Green Chicken Curry





Thai Pomelo and Crab Paste Salad (Tam Som Oh)



Thai Minced Pork Salad (Laab)

Thai Red Curry with Roasted Duck »

Spicy Cashew-Peanuts

Stir-Fried Chicken With Cashew Nuts

Yellow Curry with Beef and Potatoes (Kaeng Karii)

Sardine and Lemongrass Salad

Sour Curry Soup with Shrimp

Steep it for Killer Custard and Ice Cream


Thai Grilled Chicken with Sweet Chile Sauce (Gai Yahng)

Thai Pomelo Salad (Dtam Som Oo)

Thai Charred Squid (Pla Muek Yang)

Green Curry with Fish and Eggplant (Kaeng Khiaw Waan)

Thai Fish Burger

Thai Boat Noodle Soup (Kuaytiaw Reua)

Thai Black Sticky Rice Pudding with Coconut Cream

Mussels with Coconut Sweet Chili Broth

Thai Steamed Coconut-Pandan Cake (Khanom Chan)


Gai Hor Bai Toey (Thai Pandan-Wrapped Chicken)
