19 Thai dishes to spice up your life

Over the past few years, the food of Thailand has become a staple nationwide.

Don’t be scared of the ingredients in these recipes, because they are easily accessible at your local grocery stores, in the ethnic food aisle.

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A great way to start your meal, this comforting semi-homemade Thai chicken noodle soup is perfect for when you have leftover rotisserie chicken.

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Serve up a bowl of this tom kha gai (Thai coconut soup), and savor true Thai flavors like coconut milk, galangal root, fish sauce, lime juice and more.

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The classic cream soup that is corn chowder is transformed into Thai corn chowder with the addition coconut milk and curry paste.

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Go to any Asian restaurant, and you’ll see lettuce wraps on the menu like these Thai beef lettuce wraps.

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Try this rainbow Thai coleslaw with sweet cilantro-lime dressing on a hot summer day. Packed with Thai flavors and fresh vegetables, it’s the perfect side dish.

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This vegan Thai coconut curry butternut squash soup is a warm soup perfect for those chilly nights.

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A take on the authentic massaman curry, this recipe for chicken massaman curry is easy to create with curry paste and coconut milk.

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Lemongrass chicken coconut curry uses one of the most traditional Thai ingredients — lemongrass. The fresh, citrusy aroma of lemongrass adds another dimension of flavor.

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Using your favorite firm fish for curry is a great way to add protein and other nutrients into your meals. This Thai fish curry is easily served as a soup or as a main dish over rice or noodles.

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Have only 20 minutes to make dinner? This one-pot Thai shrimp pasta will become your go-to recipe.

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A healthier version of pad Thai, these sesame noodles with chicken and peanuts are packed with snap peas and edamame for added nutrition.

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Longing for authentic pad Thai? This pad Thai recipe will satisfy your craving.

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Nothing’s better than a rice recipe packed with vegetables and chicken — like this Thai-inspired fried rice with chicken — to serve your family on a busy night.

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Need a quick lunch? This crunchy and spicy Thai potato chip peanut satay wrap is packed with fresh basil and peanut butter, making it a Thai-inspired meal.

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Vegan and gluten free, this sweet potato and lentil coconut curry is the perfect main dish to serve your special guests.

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Shrimp is a great protein to have in your freezer, since it cooks so quickly and saves you when you need to feed your family a delicious meal, like this Thai coconut curry shrimp.

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We love spicy dinner ideas, and this Thai spiced chicken with coconut cream Swiss chard fits the bill. Add a side of jasmine rice, and you’ve got dinner on the table in less than an hour.

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Satays are basically proteins on a stick. Whether made with chicken, beef, pork or vegetables, it’s a great dish to serve large crowds. Try this Thai chicken satay with a classic peanut dipping sauce.

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The luscious ingredients in this Thai peanut coconut curry chicken make it the perfect dish to serve your family in less than 30 minutes.

More Thai recipes

Thai chicken curry
3-Step Thai sweet potato salad
Fried Thai quinoa