I must confess to being a huge fan of mussels. These quick and easy to make little bivalve mollusks, which pack loads of flavor, may be prepared in so many ways, but I prefer mine steamed. Once considered ‘poor man’s food,’ mussels have definitely undergone a transformation of late, and you can see them on restaurant … Continue reading Pan Asian: Steamed Mussels (Hoi Ma-Laeng Poo Ob) — Thailand
Remember that great squid dish you always order at Thai restaurants? The one with the fiery Thai chilies and the awesome Thai basil. Well, with only a handful of ingredients, this dish is yours to enjoy at home anytime you want. And believe me–the fact that you made this all by yourself is going … Continue reading Pan Asian: Squid with Chilli & Basil (Thailand)
As one of the more popular dishes on any Thai restaurant menu, basil chicken is simple, quick, delicious and healthy–thus a perfect match for Pan Asian. You can make it at home with very little effort and only a few ingredients. The star of the show is, of course, Thai basil, which is a type … Continue reading Pan Asian: Basil Chicken (Gai Pad Krapao) – Thailand
Duck is not as popular an option in America as it is in many Asian countries, yet it is both delicious and easy to prepare. Here is a simple, tasty duck dish for a Thai-style duck that will make you a convert. The Recipe 1 lb. (450 g) boneless, skinless duck breasts 1 … Continue reading Pan Asian: Thai-style Duck
To set the tone for this brand new, third season of Pan Asian, I wanted to return to the essence of what the show is all about, which is to present a simple, quick, delicious, and healthy Asian meal in under 15 minutes that you can make in your own kitchen. As always, the food … Continue reading Pan Asian: Egg Noodle Soup with Chicken and Bok Choy (Thailand)
I’m a big fan of soup—especially when the weather is getting colder—and Asian soups in particular because they tend to include a lot of spices and some serious flavor. Take a simple concoction like Tom Yong Gan, a favorite at Thai restaurants, for it’s strong taste of lemon grass, cilantro, and galangal and the meaty … Continue reading Pan Asian: Spicy Soup of Grilled Prawns (Tom Klohng Goong Pow) – Thailand
Rice & Curry 