Basil, Lemongrass and Ginger Marinade
Use this punchy Thai-inspired sauce to marinate steak or chicken, mix it with corn as it's cooking or toss it with vegetables before roasting.
Use this punchy Thai-inspired sauce to marinate steak or chicken, mix it with corn as it's cooking or toss it with vegetables before roasting.
Look for mangoes that just yield to the pressure of fingers, which means they are ripe but not overripe. Slice the stem end off to create a flat surface, so the mango doesn't slip when peeling.
The traditional Thai salad is sweet and spicy, filled with finely chopped pork, dried shrimp, peanuts and chilies. Here, we've mixed the traditional with a few creative ideas of our own.
If you can't find wide rice stick noodles for this Thai-inspired salad, use fettuccine and increase the cooking by a minute or two.
This slightly sweet-and-sour salsa complements the rich taste of swordfish. Use a tart unripened mango that's firm when pressed and has some green on the peel.
Soups are great for your weekly dinner repertoire – there are endless flavour combinations and they're easy to prepare. If you enjoy a little heat, leave the seeds in the chilies.
