I'm very fortunate to have a life that affords me the opportunity to be a stay-at-home Dad, as I am able to raise my daughters with a zest for life and the flavors it brings. This doesn't end with play time, or reading, but translates well into the kitchen where we enjoy nights preparing dinner for Mommy when she comes home from her 9-5 job. Recently, we kicked our culinary delights into Thai food, and learned three recipes that are deliciously simple.
Quick and Easy Thai Food Recipes
Som Tam: Spicy Papaya Salad with Peanuts
Start with:
1/2 of a fresh green papaya
1/4 cup dried shrimp
1/4 cup fish sauce
1 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
Juice of 3 limes
4 bird's eye chillies
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts
3 Tablespoons coriander
In a bowl, blend fish sauce and lime juice. Dissolve in sugar. Mix in the chillies. Let it stand on the counter for 30 minutes or more. While waiting, grate papaya into thin strips, then toss in a bowl. Add dried shrimp and coriander, toss well. Add dressing and toss, covering everything. Toast peanuts lightly in toaster oven until fragrant crush, and sprinkle on top.
Curry Coconut Thai Soup with Tofu
Start With:
2 tsp green curry paste
1/2 cup diced tofu, firm and drained
2 scallions, finely sliced1/4 cup finely diced zucchini
1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
13 oz can coconut milk
Dash of red pepper flakes
1 tsp fish sauce
1/2 tsp brown …