406 pla fish with Recipes

coarse kosher salt, divided, head of napa cabbage , outer leaves discarded, cabbage quartered lengthwise with root ends left intact, sugar, fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam), asian pear (about 12 oz), peeled, cored , cut into matchstick-size strips, daikon (japanese white radish),* peeled, cut into matchsticksize strips, green onions (white and pale green parts only), cut into matchstick-size strips, garlic cloves, minced

ginger, peeled, garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed, shallots, peeled and roughly chopped, fresh chili peppers, seeded and stemmed (or dried red chili flakes to taste), corn oil or 3 tbsp grapeseed oil or 3 tbsp other neutral oil, tomato paste or 1 medium tomato, chopped, fresh lime juice, nam pla (thai fish sauce), soy sauce, sugar, peeled shrimp

vegetable oil, garlic, minced, prawns or 1 lb shrimp, peeled with tails left on and deveined, fish sauce (nam pla), minced cilantro, fresh ground black pepper, white pepper

peeled daikon radishes, in chunks, salt, sugar, korean chili powder (kochukaru, available at korean markets or any good single-chili powder like ancho or new mexican, bu), ginger, garlic cloves, fish sauce (nam pla), salted shrimp (available at korean markets), soy sauce

shrimp-flavored ramen noodles, shrimp or 6 large , shells removed and deveined, egg, lightly beaten, fish sauce (nam pla), lime , juice of, crushed peanuts, scallions, sliced thin, bean sprouts

wide flat rice noodles, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, chopped, chopped fresh thai chiles, ground chicken, fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc nam), black soy sauce, golden mountain sauce * or light soy sauce, sugar, tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges, anaheim chiles or italian frying peppers, or 2 green bell peppers (about 12 oz total), cut into strips, fresh thai basil leaves * or regular basil leaves

curry powder, turmeric, palm sugar or brown sugar, fish sauce (nam pla), lime juice, vegetable oil, boneless pork loin or chicken breast, cut into 3 long x 1 wide, in bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour, thick coconut cream

wide flat rice noodles, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, chopped, chopped fresh thai chiles (prik ki nu - unless you want some major heat, rib and seed these and wash your hands carefully afterwards), ground chicken, fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc nam), black soy sauce (siew dam - it is very dark, almost black, in color and thick like light syrup in consistency. its flavor is sweet, almost like molasses), golden mountain sauce (could substitute maggi seasoning which is very similar in taste or - in a pinch, use light soy sauce), sugar, tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges, anaheim chiles or italian frying peppers (can substitute 2 green bell peppers, about 12 oz total, cut into strips...but i really like the italian peppers), fresh thai basil leaves (can use regular basil leaves - but the thai basil is stronger in taste than most sweet basils. it has small leaves, purple stems and a subtle licorice taste)

dried new mexico or guajillo chiles, stemmed, halved, seeded, shallots, halved, garlic cloves, ginger, peeled, sliced, chopped cilantro stems, ground coriander, ground turmeric, curry powder, vegetable oil, unsweetened coconut milk, low-sodium chicken broth, skinless, boneless chicken thighs , halved lengthwise, chinese egg noodles, more) fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam), palm sugar or light brown sugar, kosher salt, sliced red onion , bean sprouts, cilantro sprigs, crispy fried onions or shallots, chili oil, and lime wedges (for serving)

fresh lime juice, water, grated carrot, fish sauce (nam pla), sugar, chili-garlic sauce

coriander seeds, cinnamon stick, whole star anise, cumin seeds, cardamom seeds (from 2 whole green cardamom pods), fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt, ground mace, dried red chiles (such as chiles de arbol), stemmed, fresh cilantro stems, red onion, chopped, garlic cloves, peeled, fresh galangal or peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced, chopped or grated lemongrass, water, mild yellow chile (such as banana chile), vegetable oil, divided, beef shank (each about 2 inches thick ), unsweetened coconut milk, fresh cilantro stems, fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam), palm sugar, bottoms of lemongrass stalks, fresh tangerine or tangelo juice, salted roasted peanuts, crushed , plus, whole salted roasted peanuts for garnish, fresh cilantro leaves, coconut cream

dried rice noodles, vegetable oil, eggs, lightly beaten, garlic cloves, smashed, spring onion, chopped finely, ginger, finely chopped, chicken, chopped bite sizes, shiitake mushrooms, sliced, carrot, sliced rectangular, firm tofu, bean sprouts, fish sauce (nam pla), white rice wine vinegar, oyster sauce, lime juice, dried chilies, palm sugar or 2 tbsp brown sugar, roasted peanuts, lightly crushed, coriander leaves, lime, quartered

minced shallots, asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla), dark brown sugar, fresh-ground pepper, boned fat-trimmed pork butt (shoulder), vegetable oil, thai pummelo salad

deveined shelled shrimp, rinsed and chopped, green onion, ends trimmed, chopped, asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla), black pepper, upo or zucchini, chopped fresh cilantro, white pepper

stalk (12 to 16 in. long) peeled lemon grass or 3 strips (1/2 by 3 in. each) lemon peel (yellow part only), fresh jalapeno chilies (2 oz. total ), quarter-size) fresh or dried galangal or fresh ginger, fresh or dried kaffir lime leaves (optional), fat-skimmed chicken broth, dried rice noodles (mai fun, rice sticks, or rice vermicelli) or dried angel hair pasta, shrimp, shelled and deveined, lime juice, asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla), fresh cilantro leaves, sliced green onions, chili oil

lemongrass stalks (bottom 3 inches only), outer layers peeled, beef short ribs, low-salt chicken broth, water, vegetable oil, onions, thinly sliced, divided, garlic clove, minced, more) sambal oelek, paprika, fish sauce (nuoc nam or nam pla), sugar, red shrimp paste with soya bean oil, salt, dried thin rice noodles (vermicelli-style), green onions, chopped, chopped fresh cilantro, shredded cabbage, rau ram (vietnamese coriander)* or thai basil leaves* or regular basil leaves, dried thai bird chiles,* chopped (optional), lime wedges

chicken broth, fresh red or green jalapeno chilies (2 oz. total), stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced, chopped fresh cilantro, fresh or dried kaffir lime leaves (optional), fresh ginger (each about the size of a quarter), lime juice, sliced green onions, fresh cilantro leaves, asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla)

parts rice vinegar, part asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla), minced fresh ginger for each tbsp of vinegar, sugar