Pad Krapao (Thai Basil Stir Fry) is one of those quick, flavour-packed Thai dishes that never disappoints. It’s a spicy, savoury, and slightly sweet stir-fry, made fragrant with Thai holy basil and packed with umami from the rich, caramelised sauce. I was scrolling through my saved recipes on Instagram, looking for something easy yet full of flavour, and came across an amazing Pad Krapao post by Vanja van der Leeden—instantly, I knew what was for dinner! Traditionally, Pad Krapao is made with ground meat (often chicken or pork) stir-fried in a hot wok with garlic, chilli, and Thai holy basil,…
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Continue ReadingIf there’s one soup you need to make this winter, it’s Sweet Potato Lemon Grass Massaman Curry Soup. This bowl of goodness ticks all the boxes—thick, luscious, silky, sweet, savoury, and packed with bold Thai flavours. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make, making it the perfect comforting yet effortless meal…
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Continue ReadingMan oh man I love soup. I used to be a Soup Sister, together with one of my besties I sold soup at markets and events. Soups of all kinds, simple vegetable soups, more elaborate stewy soups, from scratch chicken soups. Finished off with lovely toppings like roasted garlic, koriander,…
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Continue ReadingThis Thai Red Curry with Crispy Fried Cod Drizzled with Mint & Bird’s Eye Chili Sauce is the perfect combo of sweet, savoury, creamy, zingy and spicy. We just couldn’t get enough. I love to make my own curry pastes, but I realise not everybody is in the mood or…
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Continue ReadingIt’s either called Drunken Noodles because it’s so spicy you need to cool it down with a beer, or it’s a great hangover dish but probably it’s both. Whatever the reason, I absolutely love this noodle dish! I never really used to like wide noodles, but stir fried like this…
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Continue ReadingWhenever I make broccoli soup I always have some left, great to freeze for when you’re not in the mood for cooking. But you could also make it into a curry! This vegetable curry is so ram-packed full with veggies, fresh herbs and spices, all you need is a soft…
