seekfun 0 #1 June 3, 2004 Well, after nearly 8 years of transient living, I've finally gotten a stationary place of my own! Just moved into a new apartment and I'm almost enjoying unpacking the boxes... Here's the point: I'm hosting a little "Thai at topher's" night to get all of the friends together and warm the new house. Does anyone have a good do-it-yourself Thai recipe? Perhaps a good peanut sauce curry or coconut masterpiece? Thanks... topher "...there is a there out there..." - Tom Robbins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #2 June 3, 2004 Servings: 4 Time: 20 minutes to prepare, 45 minutes to roast. Ingredients: 1 large roasting Thai Person 1 bulb/head of garlic 1 bunch of fresh rosemary 1 large or 2 small lemons, washed olive oil salt & pepper large roasting pan with rack Directions: Heat oven to 475°F. Wash and dry Thai. Roughly chop the bulb of garlic. (Don't worry about peeling the individual cloves.) Roughly chop the lemons. Reserve 4 stalks of rosemary and roughly chop the rest. Combined the chopped ingredients and stuff into the cavity of the Thai. Rub the Thai with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place Thai on rack in roasting pan. Place reserved stalks of rosemary on top of the Thai. Place roaster in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then lower the heat to 350 degrees. Continue to roast for an additional 30 minutes or until browned and crisp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seekfun 0 #3 June 3, 2004 DrunkMonkey, This sounds tasty, but I'm relatively certain my apartment lacks an adequately sized oven. I should get a reduced rate on my lease for insufficient appliance capacity. Thanks, topher "...there is a there out there..." - Tom Robbins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbrown 0 #4 June 3, 2004 Find some curry paste & coconut milk and you pretty much can't miss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #5 June 3, 2004 Curried Coconut Chicken Over Noodles From Cooking Light 2 1/2 cups uncooked Chinese egg noodles or angel hair or vermicelli 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided 1 cup thinly sliced onion 2 cups fresh basil leaves 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/2 pound skinned, boned chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 cup light coconut milk Prepare the egg noodles according to the package directions, omitting salt; drain noodles, and keep warm. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion; stir-fry 1 minute. Add basil, and stir-fry 2 minutes. Remove from pan, and keep warm. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add curry powder, salt, and red pepper; stir-fry 10 seconds. Add chicken, and stir-fry 3 minutes. Stir in milk; reduce heat to medium, and cook 2 minutes or until chicken is done. Stir in basil mixture, and toss well. Serve over noodles. Yield: 2 servings (serving size: 1 cup chicken with sauce and 1 cup noodles) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seekfun 0 #6 June 3, 2004 misskriss, Ouch. Web marketing strikes again. You can't use that link unless you give Cooking Light the name, address, phone number, social security number, and blood type of at least 11 of your closest friends. Thank you though, topher "...there is a there out there..." - Tom Robbins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craichead 0 #7 June 3, 2004 Quote1 large roasting Thai Person I'd volunteer myself, but I don't think my meat is very tender. _Pm__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #8 June 3, 2004 I fixed it for you and I used angel hair pasta with it... Also, if you want real quick cut up some chicken breasts into strips. Marinate in garlic, soy sauce, peanut butter and whatever else you want to thow in there. Then just skewer and grill. edit... serve with jasmine rice.. I buy that stuff in bulk..yummmmmmmmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craichead 0 #9 June 3, 2004 Coconut Shrimp with Peanut Sauce AndyMan made this a couple weeks ago, and it was REALLY tasty. The peanut sauce is a bit on the goopy/creamy side, so you might want to thin it out to your liking. Usually I find peanut sauces too sweet when peanut butter is used, but this one came out nicely. He used the "natural style" peanut butter. _Pm__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seekfun 0 #10 June 3, 2004 Thank you misskriss...You must have clicked moments before I did. That's funny. It's usually the other way around with me... topher "...there is a there out there..." - Tom Robbins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid_Icarus 0 #11 June 3, 2004 This is a must. Tom Kha Gai. Everyone will love it and it is easy to make. If you ever need more recipes, let me know. I don't have access to them today, but i cook Thai all the time..just check my profile...;) http://www.abigslice.com/tomkhagai.html (Not my favorite recipe, but it will work) ________________________________________ "What What..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid_Icarus 0 #12 June 3, 2004 another: GRILLED THAI BEEF SERVES 4 Active Work Time: 25 minutes * Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes -------------------------------------------------------------- 1 ½ lbs. Flank Steak, sliced thin. 2 Tbsp. Garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. Cilantro Stems, minced 1 Tsp. White peppercorns 1 ½ Tbsp. Fish Sauce 1 ½ Tbsp. Thin Soy Sauce 1 Tbsp. Sugar -------------------------------------------------------------- * In a mortar, pound together garlic, cilantro stems and peppercorns. * Stir in Fish sauce, soy sauce and sugar. * Cover beef with marinade for 1 hour. * Grill on high until cooked through. ________________________________________ "What What..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid_Icarus 0 #13 June 3, 2004 and another classic... THAI CHICKEN SATAY SERVES 4 Active Work Time: 25 minutes * Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes -------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Tbsp. Curry powder ½ Tbsp. White Pepper 1 Tbsp. Salt 1 Tbsp. Sugar 1 Tsp. Garlic powder, or more to taste 1 ½ Lbs. Boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces. ¼ cup Coconut milk 8 to 10 Bamboo skewers -------------------------------------------------------------- * Combine curry powder, pepper, salt, and sugar and garlic powder in small bowl. * Add chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly. * Add coconut milk, coating chicken evenly. * Thread chicken onto skewers, leaving 1 1/2 to 2 inches at bottom of each skewer. * Cover and marinade 4 hours to overnight. * Grill chicken over high heat on outdoor grill or using stove-top grill pan until cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes each side. -------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------- PEANUT SAUCE FOR CHICKEN SATAY Active Work Time: 25 minutes * Total Preparation Time: 25 minutes -------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil ½ Tbsp. Red curry paste, or more to taste 1 Cup Coconut milk 2 Tbsp. Chunky peanut butter, or more to taste ½ Tsp. Fish sauce ½ Tsp. Rice vinegar 1 Tbsp. Sugar, or more to taste -------------------------------------------------------------- * Heat oil in small saucepan over high heat and stir-fry curry paste 15 seconds. * Stir in coconut milk and bring to boil; boil 2 minutes. * Add peanut butter. Stir constantly until sauce begins to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. * Reduce heat to simmer and add fish sauce, rice vinegar and sugar. Cook sauce, stirring, 1 minute more. * Remove from heat. An oily film will rise to top; skim it off if you wish. ________________________________________ "What What..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seekfun 0 #14 June 3, 2004 Kid_Icarus, This is looking yummy... Thanks, topher "...there is a there out there..." - Tom Robbins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid_Icarus 0 #15 June 3, 2004 and your main dish...it's really easy... BUT YOU HAVE TO HAVE THAI BASIL .... NO SUBSTITUTES PAD KRAPOW SERVES 3-4 Active Work Time: 25 minutes * Total Preparation Time: 25 minutes Instead of ground chicken, you can use diced chicken, diced pork, shrimp or even tofu. -------------------------------------------------------------- 2 to 3 tablespoons oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 to 4 large serrano chiles, thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups ground chicken 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce 3 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon chile paste in soybean oil 1 1/2 cups sliced white onions 1/2 cup sliced green bell pepper 1 cup Thai basil leaves 1 teaspoon white pepper -------------------------------------------------------------- Heat wok over high heat. Add oil, garlic and chiles and cook until garlic begins to brown, about 30 seconds. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until chicken begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add dark and sweet soy sauces and fish sauce and stir-fry until liquid is reduced by 1/2, about 3 minutes. Stir in chile paste. Add onions and bell pepper and cook until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in basil leaves, then add pepper and stir until combined. Serve with rice. ________________________________________ "What What..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noname 0 #16 June 3, 2004 I cheat and use the products from http://www.thaikitchen.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #17 June 3, 2004 we happen to have one of them in our midst. (look for thai929)My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craichead 0 #18 June 3, 2004 Hey! I'm Thai! My dz.com name just implies that I'm Irish. And my last name is of Scottish origin (I think...ask AndyMan. I know nothing of these European/Canadian names). But I'm Thai! I promise! But I was born in Kansas, raised in Tennessee. Okay...I have Thai blood! Nevermind. _Pm__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #19 June 4, 2004 so are you volunteering recipes or to be the main course? lolMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyRamone 0 #20 June 4, 2004 check out the food network.www.foodnetwork.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milan 0 #21 June 4, 2004 Quote Well, after nearly 8 years of transient living, I've finally gotten a stationary place of my own! Just moved into a new apartment and I'm almost enjoying unpacking the boxes... Here's the point: I'm hosting a little "Thai at topher's" night to get all of the friends together and warm the new house. Does anyone have a good do-it-yourself Thai recipe? Perhaps a good peanut sauce curry or coconut masterpiece? Thanks... topher hi seekfun, i hope this helps. http://www.importfood.com/recipes.html milan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
