Hi There, I'm Suwanee!
Hi, I’m Suwanee!
I was a contestant on PBS’s hit cooking show The Great American Recipe Season 4, a home cook turned restaurant chef, and I'm the voice behind Simply Suwanee. I grew up in a leprosy village in Surin, Thailand, where every dish carried stories of resilience and love. Welcome to my Kitchen!
Welcome to My Thai Food Blog!
This is where made simple with bold, easy recipes and step-by-step guide. Plus stories that bring the culture to life.
Popular Thai Recipes
Check out these popular Thai recipes, loved by our readers! From world-famous curries and soups to salads and sauces, these authentic flavors will blow you away. Get ready for a flavor explosion!
Spring Recipes
Spring is the perfect time for fresh, bright Thai recipes. Think crisp salads, fresh herbs, grilled meats, tropical fruit, and light noodle dishes. From Som Tum and Larb to Mango Sticky Rice and Thai Iced Tea, these recipes are perfect for warmer days.
Latest Thai Recipes
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Hi friends!
Welcome to Simply Suwanee, where I share bold Thai recipes, kitchen tips, and heartfelt stories that bring real Thai flavors to your home. I’m Suwanee, a Thai-born chef, food blogger, and award-winning photographer cooking from my American kitchen, blending my roots with everyday easy comfort food. So glad you’re here!
Thai Desserts
Thai desserts blend sweet fruits, coconut milk, and subtle aromatics. Classics like mango sticky rice or pandan custard offer refreshing flavors. Perfect for a taste of Thailand!
- Agar Agar Fruit Jelly Recipe
- Red Rubies Dessert (Tub Tim Krob)
- Bananas In Coconut Milk (Kluai Buat Chi)
- Thai Coconut Mango Sticky Rice Dessert
- Thai Fried Bananas Dessert (Kluai Kaek)
- Pandan Coconut Jelly (with Agar Agar)
- Bua Loy (Thai Glutinous Rice Balls)
- Homemade Thai Coconut Ice Cream (In Hot Dog Buns!)
Thai Cooking Tips
Explore must-have ingredients like Thai Thai herbs, essential sauces, spices, different types of Thai noodles and rice and learn quick tricks for authentic dishes. Master stir-fries, aromatic curries, and more to make delicious Thai meals at home with ease!
- Isaan Food Guide: Traditional Dishes from Northeastern Thailand
- Pla Ra, Fermented Thai Fish Sauce from Isaan
- What Is MSG in Thai Cooking and Why It’s Used
- Different Types of Thai Basil and Their Uses
- Best Mortar & Pestles for Thai Cooking (And How to Use Them)
- Start Here-Your Guide to the Best Thai Recipes
- Thai Food by Region (A Guide to Regional Dishes and Flavors)
- How to Balance Thai Flavors
- What is Krachai and How it's Used in Thai Cooking
- What is Pandan and How to Use It
- How to Make Coconut Milk (6 Ways!)
- How to Open a Coconut in 4 Easy Ways!
Easy Thai Recipes
Looking for quick, delicious Thai dishes? These easy recipes pack authentic flavor with minimal fuss, perfect for busy weeknights or Thai cooking newbies. From stir-fries to fragrant curries, each uses basic ingredients, so you can enjoy real Thai tastes at home fast!
- Authentic Thai Shrimp Fried Rice (Khao Phad Goong)
- Easy Thai Hot Sauce Recipe (Homemade Sriracha)
- Thai Basil Pesto Pasta with Shrimp
- Authentic Thai Yellow Curry Paste
- Vegetarian Pad Thai (Vegan!)
- Jeow Mak Len Authentic Lao Tomato Dipping Sauce
- Easy Beef Udon Noodles Stir Fry
- Easy Thai Chicken and Ginger Stir-Fry (Gai Pad Khing)
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Isaan Recipes
Isaan recipes are bold, spicy, smoky, and full of fresh herbs and bright flavors. From Som Tam and Larb to Sticky Rice, Crying Tiger, and Nam Jim Jaew, these dishes bring the flavors of northeastern Thailand right into your kitchen.
- Gaeng Om Gai (Isaan Herb Soup with Chicken)
- Som Tum Pu Pla Ra (Isaan Fermented Crab Papaya Salad)
- Authentic Laab Moo (Isaan-Style Thai Pork Larb)
- Som Tam Isaan (Isaan Papaya Salad)
- Tom Saap, Thai Hot and Sour Soup with Pork Ribs
- Moo Nam Tok (Thai Pork Salad)
- Thai Jungle Curry Recipe With Fish (Gaeng Pa)
- Authentic Thai Beef Larb Recipe
- The Best Crying Tiger Recipe
Thai Drinks
Thai drinks burst with vibrant flavors from creamy Thai iced tea to tangy roselle juice, soothing Thai green tea, and bold O-Leang Thai coffee. There’s a refreshing option for everyone!
Thailand
Stories from my childhood in Surin, Thailand where I was raised in a leprosy village, first learned to cook and love Thai food, and eventually returned to feed the very village that shaped me.
- Feed My Village, Year 3 Update and What Really Happened
- Thailand Travel Updates (August 2025)
- Help Support Refugees in My Village in Surin, Thailand
- What is Leprosy (and the Village That Raised Me)
- Growing Up in a Leprosy Village, My Story from Surin, Thailand
- Feed My Village Year 2 -Updates! (2024)
- Feeding a Leprosy Village & Fundraising!
- Feed My Village, Year 1 (Thailand 2023)
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