24 Easy Thai-Inspired Recipes You Can Make at Home
Who are we kidding? Thai takeout is really damn delicious. But this cuisine extends far beyond drunken noodles—and many recipes are surprisingly easy to make yourself. We love Thai home cooking because the dishes pack tons of flavor but are light, fresh and gorgeous. Here, some of our favorite classics, plus a few fun interpretations. Which colorful dish do you want to make first?
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Shredded Thai Salad with Avocado
Salad is so much more fun when it’s rainbow-colored.
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Thai-Style Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
Crispy, golden-brown and superb in its simplicity.
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Thai Beef Bowls with Rice Noodles
It’s time to expand your horizons beyond curry and pad Thai.
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Chicken and Snap Pea Stir-Fry
All you need: five ingredients, a few pantry staples and 20 minutes.
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Thai Lemongrass Chicken Braised in Coconut Milk
Got 60 minutes and one pot? You can make this for dinner.
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Avocado Green Curry Noodles with Toasted Coconut and Cashews
Have you met our best friend, soba noodles?
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Loaded Bánh Mì Sweet Potato Fries
Who needs baguettes when you have sweet potato fries?
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Thai Lemongrass Chili Mussels
Elegant and impressive, but on the table in just a few minutes.
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No Noodle Pad Thai
A few swaps (peanuts for almonds; spiralized sweet potatoes and carrots for rice noodles) make this dish healthy and satisfying.
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Spicy Thai Salad
Avocado dressing makes us actually want to gobble up a plate of salad.
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Spicy Kaffir Lime Peanuts
Presenting the perfect snack for your next cocktail party.
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Thai-Style Chicken Larb
Larb is basically another way to say "spicy, delicious ground chicken."
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Drunken Zucchini Noodles
A lighter, low-carb version of that late-night takeout you’re craving.
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Creamy Thai Zucchini and Corn Soup
Creamy and smooth with a hint of coconut, lime juice and lemongrass.
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Hot Sesame Rice Noodles with Asparagus, Shiitakes and Pea Shoots
Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan for the win.
