From ponzu soba salad to spicy tuna larb and grilled chicken thighs, we've packed this meal plan with punchy Thai-inspired flavours.
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Salmon soba salad, Thai grilled chicken thighs and spicy tuna larb
Ingredients
Makes 3 dinners, each serving 4
This isn't the shortest ingredients list but think of this kind of like your Thai food starter pack. Once you've got most of these in your possession, you'll never be too far from a Thai-style lunch or dinner.
2 Baby Gem Lettuces
1 Banana Shallot
3 Bell Peppers
90g Brown Sugar
8 Chicken Thighs
60g Chilli Flakes
400ml Coconut Milk
140g Coriander
2 Courgettes
200g Dried Soba Noodles
2 Eggs
330ml Fish Sauce
1 Garlic Bulb
10g Ginger
10g Ground Turmeric
50g Honey
530g Jasmine Rice
1 Lemon
60g Lemon Juice
150g Light Soy Sauce
2 Limes
170g Peas
1 Red Onion
90g Rice Vinegar
2 Salmon Fillets
30g Sesame Oil
2 Spring Onions
30g Sugar
60g Thai Green Curry Paste
1 Thai Red Chilli
30g Toasted Sesame Seeds
145g Tuna
The Recipes
This is The Thai-Inspired One – a meticulously crafted meal plan of recipes that we’ve made to try and encapsulates the rich, spicy, and aromatic essence of Thai cuisine. It’s not an authentic meal plan by any means, but we hope we can give you a taste of some of the most-used Thai ingredients and flavour combinations.
We’re kicking things off with a Ponzu Soba Salad — a refreshing dish that’s built on a base of Japanese soba noodles, vibrant vegetables, and topped off with the delicate crunch of crispy salmon skin. Drizzled with a citrussy ponzu dressing, this salad strikes the perfect balance between umami and acidity, giving your tongue a pleasant little jolt with every bite. This is one of those healthy recipes that’ll make you feel good after eating it. I know that sounds a little insufferable but it’s true.
Next on our Thai-inspired trip, we’ve smoky Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs. Marinated in a tantalizing blend of lemongrass, ginger, and an array of spices, these chicken thighs are bursting with flavour. Grilling them to give them a nice, crispy exterior while the meat remains tender and juicy within is the key. Serving it with a roasted rice sauce inspired by nam jim jaew is a non-negotiable.
Finally, for the grand finale we’ve got a Spicy Tuna Larb, a riff on the larb (a traditional Thai salad) which uses tinned tuna instead to make it a bit more affordable and accessible. Infused with Thai chili, lime, and fresh herbs, this dish packs a punch.
Gather your ingredients, fire up your stovetop, and prepare for things to get a little bit hot.
Ponzu Soba Salad With Crispy Salmon & Pickles
This is a noodle dish that feels so wholesome and nourishing but so moreish at the same time. The bright lemon zest, umami soy sauce and wonderfully fatty salmon wrap around the buckwheat noodles so well.
Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs With Roasted Rice Dipping Sauce
We've paired up juicy chicken thighs with Thai roasted rice sauce inspired by nam jim jaew. It's fresh, funky, and just what you're craving right now.
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Spicy Tuna Larb
A humble tin of tuna has so much potential. We've used it to make a quick, store-cupboard larb. Lots of spice and acid. Perfect eaten with the leftover rice.