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Thailand is a fertile country with a varied geography and long coastline that encourages great culinary diversity. Much of the unique flavor of Thai food comes from a pleasing combination of fiery spice, aromatic herbs and piquant condiments. Chili peppers, fish sauce, shrimp paste, limes, coriander and coconut milk contribute complex flavors. Openness to trade and foreign cultures left Thais keen to the culinary splendor of India, Europe, the Middle East and China. They were quick to incorporate foreign foods (including tomatoes and chilies from the Americas) into their already rich repertoire. In Thai cooking, rice serves as the starchy foil for the flavorful soups, seafood dishes and salads created from this abundance. Thai cooks use quick preparations like stir-frying, blanching, poaching and parboiling to emphasize the freshness of choice ingredients.

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Suepoon

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Bangkok, Bangkok (Krung Thep Maha Nakhon), Thailand

About me:
I was born in Bangkok, raised in Saudi Arabia, went to High School in Florida and finally returned home to complete my studies in 2 degrees. I've been married for a little over a year to my one and only Derek from UK. Now we are residing in Bangkok and both love to experience new cuisine.

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bakeatwish

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Bangkok, Bangkok (Krung Thep Maha Nakhon), Thailand

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yam_am

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Bangkok, Bangkok (Krung Thep Maha Nakhon), Thailand

Living In: Parker, Colorado, USA

About me: I just lost my job so, now a full time housewife/mom. A little 'desparate' actually, to be able to cook good food for my family. My mom & her babysitter (I called grandma) were su…
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Torpong

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand

About me: I live and work as an English teacher in ChiangMai, Thailand. I just bought an oven and have been trying to bake and I got most of the recipes from allreipes and so far I have rea…
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Amish White Bread

Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2008 by Ada999

It turned out great. It's soft and tasty. For me this recipe is perfect coz it's quick to prepare, easy to find ingredients in your kitchen, and inexpensive. I will end up with this recipe.

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Crispy Barbequed Tofu Slices

Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2008 by Melissa Moo

Yum! Use the most delicious BBQ sauce you can find. The flavor was amazing, but the strips lost some crispiness in the oven. Next time I will try baking first, then frying as other reviewers suggested.

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White Bean Soup with Quinoa, Spinach, and Shiitakes

Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2008 by Melissa Moo

I found the recipe as written a little bland. I used half broth and half water, and I would definitely substitute broth for the full amount of water next time. I would probably add some garlic at the beginning as well.

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