Thai tools

The top board holds 5 dishes that fit together. Each dish is made of thick ceramic with a beautiful strong glaze. Together the weight is 5 lbs. Each piece is painted by hand using a traditional design unique to Thai artisans. We imported a lot of these direct from Zebra and now have it at a great price. High quality stainless steel large spoon from Zebra is thick and durable--feels as much like a timeless automotive tool as a kitchen utensil. The modern bakelite handle is tough and well-designed.

This is what you find throughout Thai restaurants to serve jasmine rice from a large bowl to a smaller dish. Used by chefs for everything, including scraping a mortar while pounding with pestle in the other hand. This large spoon will be one of the most commonly used things in your kitchen, and we are pleased to offer it for a great price. See page for link to Mama Shrimp Bulk Pack for same price. It is possible to season a wok yourself, but to do so successfully requires patience and reliable instructions.

It is much more convenient and possibly safer to trust this process to the manufacturer. Avoid purchasing an aluminum wok, as this metal tends to heat up too quickly and stay hot too long also, aluminum may be an unhealthy choice.

Though they are a little more expensive, a good one will last forever! When shopping, look for a thick base at the bottom of the wok, as thin steel will encourage sticking.

If you prefer a wok with a non-stick coating, be sure only to use soft spatulas when cooking, and never clean it with anything abrasive. The danger of non-stick coatings is that it can flake off and be ingested; also, most non-stick coatings are environmentally toxic. In general, non-stick coatings are over-rated and unnecessary. Instead, purchase cookware made out of traditional materials such as iron or steel and be willing to pay a little more for excellent cooking results.

When using a wok, it is essential to have on hand several utensils for stirring ingredients. These are paddle-shaped utensils that allow the cook not only to stir but also to lift ingredients. This tool is very useful for stir-frying noodles, as regular stirring with a spoon tends to break noodles into small pieces especially fragile rice noodles. Bamboo shovels can be purchased at most Asian stores or markets. Note that if your wok or frying pan has a non-stick coating, it is preferable to use a rubber-tipped spatula for stir-frying to avoid scraping off the surface.

This ancient piece of kitchen equipment has remained part of the Thai kitchen for good reason. When grinding spices, a coffee-grinder is another good substitute.

These handy steamers can be purchased cheaply at any Asian grocery store or market. Placed over water inside a wok, they are useful for steaming numerous dishes, from fish to desserts, or simply for healthy steamed vegetables.

Good steamers are made of bamboo and come with a tight-fitting lid. Note that the lid should have a sturdy handle to prevent the cook from being burned. These basic tools are useful for preparing vegetables, meats, spices, and herbs for the wok. Sharp paring knives are indispensable in the Thai kitchen; also, make sure you have a good serrated knife for cutting slippery ingredients, such as lemongrass. Buy these handy tools at any reputable kitchenware store. From Pad Thai to Lad Na, our recipes are unique, authentic, delicious.

Thai sauces constitute some of the most interesting and flavorful condiments found anywhere; browse our vast selection of recipes. Delightful and flavorful vegetarian options, from Thai-style noodles with peanut and basil sauce, to spicy Thai corn cakes. Prepare a distinctive meal using ingredients you never thought of pairing with your fish, like pineapple curry, tamarind, green mango and roasted chile paste.

This selection of delicious Thai recipes has some American influence. Try some lemongrass chicken, sweet chili baby back ribs, and more. Around the world, Thai soups are known for being incredibly complex and delicious, capable of combining sour, spicy, sweet, and salty flavors. These dishes will be sure to impress your family and friends with their exotic flavors, textures and scents.