The Pad Thai Experience

I love Thai food!  On the occasion when I don't feel like cooking Thai food at home or I am at work and the girls in the office have a craving there is no question as to where we should go, it comes down to who will drive! 
 

We go to Pad Thai, it is a family owned restaurant. This ties into my previous post Think Thai Food, Then Eat it.  It is authentic Thai cuisine and I have enjoyed my visits there for sure. It is slightly tucked away from all the major chain restaurants in Layton so if you aren't familiar with the area google for directions.


I am always looking for that spicy heated something.  I have a love for spice I just do, it is not right I know but it's my thing.  It seems like when I hit my early twenties my taste buds took a change in direction from something sweet and tangy to hot and spicy.


My favorites that I would reccomend at Pad Thai are Som-Tum, Pad Thai (of course) Fried Rice, and Pad Seew to name a few.  I also really liked their spring rolls, ummm tasty!  One time we took my dad out to eat there and I had ordered there Som-Tum and asked for it spicy...and yes it came spicy! How do I explain?  Well I don't want to discourage anyone from trying it out because they make plenty not spicy dishes, so let's just say the desired affect was achieved. Most of the time at restaurants, when you ask for a dish to be made spicy it comes out with a hint of heat. So a tip for you to know ahead of time, if you want spicy, then spicy you will get!


If you have the chance to stop in there and try it out for yourself you should try it by all means.  Thai food is just lovely, and if we want to cook it we need to be familiar with the taste of authentic Thai food, this way when we work on making it you will be able to know the desired taste and consistency.

Think Thai Food, and Then Eat It

OK, everyone put your best utensil forward I have something to say.  Yes that is right.  I have an opinion that I would like to share.  I love Thai food, I know I have said it before but I do, I really do LOVE Thai food. 

Now that I have got that out of the way, I really think everyone should try Thai food.  I know it seems as if I am isolating one type of cuisine, and that is probably because I am.  But you see I love it and I think you will love it to. 

So you may now find yourself wondering where am I supposed to find a Thai Restaurant.

The Secret to Thai Beef Salad Also Known as Thai Beef Salad

The Secret to Thai Beef Salad Also Known as 'Yum Nuah'

Is there anything more refreshing than Thai beef salad that is excellent in every way!  Thai Beef Salad (Yum Nuah) is perfect for spring time or those hot summer days.  It gives a feast of flavors and textures one bite at a time!  The boys especially love this dish, with the thinly sliced and lightly grilled (or you can also oven broil) beef tossed with a cool crisp mix of Romaine lettuce, red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and cilantro tossed  together with a special Thai lime dressing with crushed red peppers served perfectly over fresh jasmine rice really hits that spot!

There secrets to this Thai salad is in the special Thai lime dressing (of course) and the the crisp fresh textures from the vegetables.  The secret is to have that fresh crunch from the romaine lettuce, red onions and cucumber.  And you can do this by chilling a dish in the freezer for about 30 minutes, remove from freezer add fresh vegetable ingredients mixed with special Thai lime dressing and allow sit in refrigerator for 15 minutes or so prior to adding the beef.  This will give you that fresh crunch with everybite mixed with the beef.


Serve over jasimine rice.


Jasmine rice



Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Baked Chicken Recipe



Seared and then baked to perfection, doesn’t that just sound tasty! Skinless chicken thighs brushed with a dark rich homemade teriyaki sauce that delivers a healthy kick from the cider vinegar and spices while livening up the chicken with rich bold flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp cold water
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup lite soy sauce
• 2 tsp oyster sauce
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• Dash of cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp cracked black peppercorn melody
• 8 skinless chicken thighs or drumsticks

Directions

1.   In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cornstarch, cold water, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger and ground black pepper. Let simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and bubbles. 


2.   Preheat oven to 425 degrees

3.   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and a dash of cayenne pepper, and brown on both sides about 4 minutes each side

4.   Place chicken pieces in a foil lined lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Brush chicken with teriyaki sauce. Turn pieces over, and brush again.

5.   Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn pieces over, and bake for another 30 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Brush with sauce every 10 minutes during cooking.

  Serve over Jasmine rice

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Baked Chicken

Seared and then baked to perfection, doesn’t that just sound tasty! Skinless chicken thighs brushed with a dark rich homemade teriyaki sauce that delivers a healthy kick from the cider vinegar and spices while livening up the chicken with rich bold flavor.

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 Serve with Jasmine rice

Jasmine Rice

I can all but guarantee if you try jasmine rice it will win you over and you will switch to it from whichever kind of rice you make today! Jasmine rice has this hint of sweet aroma and a delicate yet clean and delicious taste.  I love jasmine rice it is a must have in my home!   


Did you know that rice is the staple food of more than one-half of the world's population?