Thai Street Food at Home

Can't travel this summer? Make street food at home!

Sawaddee ka! 🙏🏼

I’m heading to Thailand tonight (yay!) for my yearly family and friends visit. Of course street food is at the top of my to-eat list, but… what if going to Thailand isn’t on your immediate list of plans?

If you can’t get to Thailand, then bring Thailand to you! 🇹🇭✈️

So this week, let’s make Thai street food at home. All the flavours without the cost of the airline ticket! 😅

I’ve put together a roundup of a 15 popular Thai street food dishes for you to browse. But there’s also lots of videos for you to check out as you scroll further down - all with step-by-step instructions!

Thai Basil Stir Fry - Pad Kra Pao

If there’s a dish I think should get the “National Dish of Thailand” title, it’s Pad Kra Pao or Thai Holy Basil Stir Fry. It’s a Thai favourite that’s known around the world and one you NEED to make. It’s super quick and easy, making it a great intro to Thai cooking!

Chinese BBQ Pork Rice - Kao Moo Dang

Kao Moo Dang, or Chinese BBQ Pork Rice, is the poster child of Thai street food but I actually think you can make it better at home. What makes this different from Chinese BBQ Pork, or char siu, is the Thai addition of a savory-sweet gravy with roasted sesame seeds. It’s so good - and also kid friendly (no spice!).

Easy Hainanese Chicken Rice - Kao Mun Gai

You all know how much I love Hainanese Chicken Rice (the other poster child of Thai street food) but when made traditionally, it’s a PROJECT 🤣. This Easy Hainanese Chicken Rice is a much simpler, faster version - quick enough that it can be a weeknight dinner (seriously… less than 30 minutes!).

Tom Yum Noodle Soup

First of all, do not confuse Tom Yum Noodle Soup with Tom Yum Soup. They are both sour and spicy, but other than that they are entirely different. Tom Yum Noodle Soup is a popular street food that is incredibly popular. In fact, it makes my list of top 5 Thai Noodle Soups that you must try - and it’s super easy to make!

Street Style Thai Coconut Ice Cream

This Thai Coconut Ice Cream is as authentic as you can get and it’s only made with coconut products (which makes it vegan!). And, I’m going to show you how to serve it ‘street style’ with a fluffy bun and delicious toppings. This is a serious, old school street food recipe that instantly transports me to childhood!