Try Thai Tonight! 6 Excellent, Exotic Dishes to Make at Home

No Comments | Written on July 12, 2012 at 3:00 pm, by Lauren Jagnow

thai recipes From lush scenery to the hustle and bustle of major cities, there are countless reasons to visit Thailand. In our opinion though, there’s no better reason than Thai food.

Enjoyed all around the world thanks to its delicious fusion of fresh ingredients and a piquant, perfect blend of sweet and spicy, Thai food surely ranks among the world’s great cuisines. But if you’re short the hundreds of dollars necessary to jet off and enjoy Thai cuisine at its source, then we’ve got your ticket for fresh, delicious Thai dishes right at home.

The names might sound foreign to American cooks, but these Thai recipes include a host familiar ingredients. From a classic pad thai to a dynamite chicken wing recipe full of spice and heat, we’ve got plenty of delicious Thai dishes to satisfy your taste for a bit of culinary adventure.

So if a trip across the Pacific is out of reach, bring the best of Thailand to your own kitchen — no jet lag required!

Chicken Pad Thai

This iconic recipe features quintessential Thai flavors. Spicy chili sauce, sweet and crunchy peanuts, juicy chicken and tangy citrus combine with noodles to create a filling and delicious main dish.

Stir-Fried Noodles with Tofu, Scallions and Peanuts

Here’s a great vegetarian alternative to classic Thai noodles. We love the extra zing of the fresh ginger.

Spicy Sriracha Chicken Wings

A staple of Thai kitchens (and now found at many grocery stores), Sriracha hot sauce gives these wings delicious heat and flavor. Make a big batch of these wings for your next party, and we guarantee your guests will beg you for the recipe!

Thai Ground Pork Salad

Wow your dinner guests with this fantastic appetizer. Fresh lettuce leaves serve double-duty as both an ingredient and a wrapper for spicy, succulent ground pork. Giving guests the option of a jalapeño garnish lets them decide just how hot they want it.

Red Curry with Shrimp and Sugar Snap Peas

Colorful and delicious, this seafood recipe is perfect atop steamed rice or noodles. If you don’t have time to make your own curry, store-bought paste will work just as well.

Thai Ceviche with Coconut

An Asian take on a traditional Latin American technique, this ceviche “cooks” the seafood in a flavorful blend of citrus and hot sauce. Shredded coconut and cucumber give this dish a great crunch and hint of sweetness.