Tag Archives: Thai

Red Boat Fish Sauce… da shizz!

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

Aunt Pat likes to show up with tchotchkes and gourmet specialties sourced along Fillmore Street in San Francisco’s Pac Heights. So when arrived with a bottle of Red Boat Fish Sauce I probably busted out a smirk. Artisanal fish sauce, … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Nam Pla Prik Manao Kratiem (Thai Crack Sauce)

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

This recipe makes the incredibly addictive Thai sauce that is in many restaurants but kept away from farangs (westerners). Typically it is on the waiters’ stand or in the kitchen and you have to ask for it. This is a … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Thai BBQ Chicken

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Burnt My Fingers

The addictive Thai chicken you have been craving. Adapted from the long out of print Thai Home-Cooking from Kamolmal’s Kitchen (Plume) 1/4 c chopped cilantro bottoms (see photo) 2 T chopped garlic 2 T fish sauce (I use Tiparos) 2 T sugar … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Thai Plum Sauce

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Burnt My Fingers

Adapted from the long out of print Thai Home-Cooking from Kamolmal’s Kitchen (Plume). Serve Thai plum sauce as a dipping sauce with Thai BBQ Chicken. Ingredients: 4 umeboshi (pickled plums), pitted and chopped 3/4 c white vinegar 1 c sugar 2 t … Continue reading →

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Trouble with Thai street food

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Burnt My Fingers

Even since I’ve moved to upstate New York I have been hankering for real Thai street food. Not that I have ever been to Thailand, but I was spoiled for 20 years in Los Angeles by Patty at Arunee, who … Continue reading →

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