tom yum

Food Photo: Thai Tom Yum Fried Rice

17 August 2012 by Mark Wiens
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Tom yum soup, is one of the great dishes of Thai cuisine. This plate of fried rice is not really a traditional Thai recipe, but a modern fusion type of dish that’s pretty tasty! It includes the main flavoring of the soup like kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and galangal.

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Su Ki Jeh Ru Yi Restaurant: Bangkok’s Senior Vegetarian Hang-Out

30 August 2011 by Mark Wiens

Surrounded by metal scrapers and motorcycle workshops, yet packed with little old Chinese Thai ladies, I knew Su Ki Jeh Ru Yi Restaurant (สุกี้เจหรูยี่) was going to be bomb! The outside is painted a soothing turquoise and mustard green, and as you can see, it’s always a Happy New Year! The menu was extensive and […]

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Day 26 Vegetarian Thai Food: Watermelon, Spicy Noodle Soup, Curry Katsu

27 July 2011 by Mark Wiens

If you’re joining us for the first time, we’re attempting to eat vegetarian Thai food for the entire month of July 2011 in order to raise money for charity. Follow us for everyday blog updates and read more about the cause here. Breakfast I was able to find some yellow mangoes in the market for […]

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Day 21 Vegetarian Thai Food: Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Pickled Tea Salad, Kui Chai

22 July 2011 by Mark Wiens

If you’re joining us for the first time, we’re attempting to eat vegetarian Thai food for the entire month of July 2011 in order to raise money for charity. Follow us for everyday blog updates and read more about the cause here. I had a pretty substantial day of munching. I was out and about […]

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Day 16 Vegetarian Thai Food: Tropical Fruit, Jay Jay Restaurant

17 July 2011 by Mark Wiens

If you’re joining us for the first time, we’re attempting to eat vegetarian Thai food for the entire month of July 2011 in order to raise money for charity. Follow us for everyday blog updates and read more about the cause here. Breakfast I started the day off with a giant plate of fruit, including […]

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Day 12 Vegetarian Thai Food: Dragon Fruit, Santol, Yellow Curry, Brussels Sprouts

13 July 2011 by Mark Wiens

If you’re joining us for the first time, we’re attempting to eat vegetarian Thai food for the entire month of July 2011 in order to raise money for charity. Follow us for everyday blog updates and read more about the cause here. It was a very simple day of Thai vegetarian food. Just some fresh […]

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Easy Thai Tom Yum Soup Recipe (Sour Spicy Soup)

5 June 2011 by Mark Wiens

This is probably one of the easiest recipes to make Thai tom yum goong soup (Thai spicy and sour shrimp soup, ต้มยำกุ้งน้ำใส). Feel free to modify the recipe to suit your own interests or add ingredients to you own liking. Should take no more than 20 – 30 minutes to make. Ingredients Water: 2 – […]

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Food Porn: Noodles out of a Boat

24 April 2011 by Mark Wiens

Sen Lek Tom Yum spicy soup while floating on a boat through Damnoen Saduak floating market.

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Tom Yum Goong Nam Sai (Clear Spicy Thai Soup)

26 November 2010 by Mark Wiens

Tom yum goong is a staple dish in Thailand that encompasses almost the entire range of Thai flavors in a single bowl. A combination of sour, salty, spicy, and little bit of sweet are concocted together into an aromatic broth loaded with all kinds of goodies.

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