Thai pandan drink with chewy jelly cubes, served on a woven mat with pandan leaves.

Thai Pandan Drink Recipe (Nam Bai Toey)

This Thai pandan drink recipe is simple to make and refreshing in the summer. It’s called nam bai toey in Thailand and is both healthy and tasty. I also added some chewy jellies, great for serving to kids at parties! In Thailand, the sweet aroma of pandan is popular in desserts like pandan coconut jelly…

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A cup of bael tea and a tall glass of chilled bael juice.

Bael Tea Recipe (Nam Matoom)

This bael tea recipe is so simple and totally delicious. Whether you need a cool, healthy drink for hot days or something warm to sip in the winter, nam matoom is easy to make and perfect for any season. Living in Thailand means dealing with hot temperatures almost every day. That’s why our food markets…

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Thai shaved ice, nam kang sai dessert served with crushed ice, tropical fruits, jellies, and syrup, garnished with a fresh mint leaf.

Shaved Ice Recipe (Nam Kang Sai)

This homemade shaved ice recipeor nam kang sai, is easy and budget-friendly, and it’s the best ice cream alternative to cool you down during hot summer days. Serve it with lots of delicious colorful toppings and flavors! Nam kang sai the go-to for many Thai kids to cool off hot days – it’s cheap, delicious,…

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Two glasses of Thai lemongrass drink with ice.

Thai Lemongrass Drink Recipe (Nam Takrai)

This easy Thai lemongrass drink recipeor nam takrai, is perfect for a chilled drink during summer or a warm herbal tea for colder days. It blends citrusy lemongrass with fragrant pandan leaves and a sprinkle of sugar for a great taste and lots of health benefits too. This lemongrass tea is a comforting herbal drink…

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a bowl of chili vinegar with chilies and plants in the background.

Chili Vinegar (prik nam som)

What is nam i am? Prik means chlies and Nam I am means vinegar, and in its simplest form, that’s all there is: chilies mixed with plain old white vinegar, though you can get a little fancy, and I’ll show you how to do that too. It’s a spicy, vinegary sauce that we use on…

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