Crispy Catfish Salad
Crispy Catfish Salad, or Yum Pla Dook Foo, is a beloved Thai dish that perfectly captures the country’s signature balance of texture and flavor. Delicate strands of airy, crispy catfish...
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A true authority on Thai cuisine, Chef Lyn brings over 15 years of culinary experience from some of the world’s most respected kitchens. She spent six years at Gaggan in Bangkok, the Michelin-starred restaurant that topped Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants from 2015 to 2018. There, she honed advanced techniques and modern presentations while remaining deeply rooted in the rich traditions of Thai cooking. Now a chef instructor at Siam Culinary Academy, Chef Lyn is dedicated to passing on her expertise to the next generation of Thai chefs. Her structured yet approachable teaching style blends practical kitchen skills with contemporary plating and a deep understanding of Thai ingredients. With a background that spans fine dining, menu development, and international chef training, Chef Lyn ensures her students graduate with the confidence and mastery to cook Thai cuisine at a professional level.
Thai Roast Duck Red Curry
This classic Thai red curry is a refined dish from Thailand’s royal cuisine, known for its careful balance of richness, gentle heat, and natural sweetness. In this version developed and...
Thai Coconut Dumplings (Kanom Tom)
Soft, chewy, and fragrant with pandan and coconut, these traditional Thai Coconut Dumplings (Kanom Tom) are a delightful bite-sized treat. Each dumpling wraps a warmly sweet coconut–palm sugar filling inside...
Thai Fish Cakes w/ Sweet & Spicy Sauce
A beloved Thai street food classic, these fish cakes — known as Tod Mun Pla — combine the bold flavors of red curry, kaffir lime leaves, and tender white fish...
Thai Fried Sweet Potato Balls
Crisp, golden, and delightfully chewy, Thai Fried Sweet Potato Balls (Khanom Kai Nok Krata) are one of Thailand’s most irresistible street snacks. These bite-sized treats are made by combining mashed...
Thai Red Curry Salmon (Choo Chee Pla)
Thai Red Curry Salmon (Choo Chee Pla) is a beautifully fragrant dish where tender salmon fillets meet a rich coconut-based red curry sauce. The balance of heat from the curry...
Steamed Prawns w/ Glass Noodles (Goong ob Woonsen)
Thai Prawns with Glass Noodles (Goong Ob Woonsen) is a fragrant Thai-Chinese dish where prawns are cooked together with glass noodles, soy sauces, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and aromatics like...
Authentic Thai Green Chicken Curry w/ Homemade Curry Paste
This authentic version of Thai Green Chicken Curry comes to us from Chef Lyn, a chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. Her traditional recipe begins with...
Thai-style Braised Pork Belly w/ Egg: Tom Palo
Tom Palo, or Thai-style braised pork belly with egg, is a warm and comforting dish that’s deeply rooted in home cooking across Thailand. Pork belly and hard-boiled eggs are gently...
Thai Spicy Shrimp Soup: Tom Yum Goong
Tom Yum Goong is one of Thailand’s most beloved dishes—a bold, aromatic soup that balances spicy, sour, and savory flavors in perfect harmony. This classic Tom Yum Goong recipe, shared...
Authentic Massaman Chicken Curry
This authentic Massaman Curry comes from Chef Lyn, a talented chef and instructor at the Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. Known for her structured yet approachable teaching style, Chef Lyn...
Tom Yum Fried Rice
This fresh and aromatic Tom Yum Fried Rice brings the bold, zesty flavors of Thailand’s beloved Tom Yum Goong soup into a quick and satisfying stir-fry. Infused with lemongrass, galangal,...
Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam)
This fresh and delicious Thai green papaya salad recipe comes from Chef Lyn, a chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. This is a classic Thai salad that’s been...
Thai Beef Panang Curry
This authentic Thai beef panang curry recipe comes from Chef Lyn, a chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. It features tender slices of beef simmered in a rich,...
Thai-Style Pineapple Fried Rice
This stunning pineapple fried rice recipe comes from Chef Lyn, a chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. It’s a vibrant and flavorful Thai classic, packed with...
Sticky Mango Rice (Khao Niew Mamuang)
This delicious sticky mango rice recipe comes from Chef Lyn, a Thai chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. With her deep knowledge of Thai cuisine and...
Authentic Shrimp Pad Thai
This Shrimp Pad Thai recipe comes from Chef Lyn, a talented chef and instructor at the Siam Culinary Academy, a popular Thai cooking school based in Bangkok. Known for her...
Crispy Pork Spring Rolls with Plum Sauce
Crunchy on the outside and savory on the inside, these deep-fried spring rolls combine the bold, aromatic flavors of Thai cooking with the satisfying crunch of a classic appetizer. The...