Do you want to host a unique dinner party that will impress your guests, or maybe you’re just looking to expand your culinary repertoire? Try a Thai themed dinner. A lot of Thai dishes are quite easy to prepare, although no one would ever guess.
Thai Coconut Curry Soup
4 garlic cloves
2 small fresh ginger roots
1 head scallion
Lemongrass
Shitake mushrooms
1 package Odon noodles
2 cans coconut milk
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp curry powder
½ cup carrots (Julianne)
3 bunches of bok choy
2 tsp. lime juice
Chop garlic cloves, fresh ginger root and scallion head, and add to heated olive oil in a large sauce pan. Next, add lemon grass, shitake mushrooms, water and Odon Noodles flavor pack. Strain lemon grass. Add coconut milk, soy sauce, curry powder, and carrots. Next, add Odon noodles, bok choy and lime juice.
Thai Rice Noodle Salad
1 bunch mint
1/ cup basil, chopped
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1 tbsp. ginger
1tbsp garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 package rice noodles
Follow instructions on rice noodles package, and cool noodles immediately after cooking. In a pan, sauté ginger, garlic and olive oil until tender. Add mint, basil and scallions, and fold together into rice noodles.
What wine to serve?
Although there are a few red wines that may go with Thai, a white wine is probably the best choice. Red wines tend to override the spices or clash with them, and contain tannins that dry your mouth and exaggerate any heat in the dish. White wines, on the other hand, have no tannin and have a higher acidity to counteract any heat in the dish and cleanse your palate. Try a Riesling, aromatic Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand, or a Pinot Blanc or Pinot Gris.
Written by Karen
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