Thai-Style Chicken & Spinach
Two special ingredients give this dish its unique flavor. Thai fish sauce, or nam pla, is a fermented liquid with a rich flavor. Cilantro is the leaf of the coriander plant. If you prefer a milder dish, you can substitute peanut oil for the hot chili oil.

Thai Iced Coffee
Thai coffee can be found in Asian food markets under the label oliang powder mixed. Add the milk to the brewed coffee slowly, allowing it to cascade through the ice.

Chicken Pad Thai
The rice-noodle dish from Thailand, is made with chicken, tofu, bean sprouts. The fish sauce is available at Asian markets and can be kept forever.

Massaman Curry
This dish, based on a Thai and Muslim combination includes potatoes, peanuts, and five-spice powder, is one of the best. For this spicy dish, a chenin blanc wine from the Loire Valley in France or from California is a good match.

Salmon with Thai Rice Salad
Rich broiled salmon rests atop a lean vegetable and rice salad to make a beautifully balanced meal. The Asian dressing includes big impact flavors fish sauce, lime juice, and cayenne. With this dish, try a simple kabinett wine from Germany's Mosel region.

Stir-fried Thai Noodles
Although this dish is traditionally made with flat rice stick noodles, thin dried rice vermicelli can also be used. Dried shrimp and preserved radishes can be difficult to find, but the considerable flavor and texture they provide make them well worth the search.

Thai One-Pot
Ground pork, rice, bell peppers, and shiitake mushrooms are cooked in a single pan and flavored with soy sauce, lime juice, and cayenne. Quick, and delicious, to prepare.

Green Mango Salad
This salad has a unique contrast of textures and flavors. Tiny bits of sautéed pork are a rich counterpoint to the crunchy bite and sour taste of green mangoes. Since green mangoes are not always available, tart green apples may be used in their place.