Weeknight Thai Dinner

Put an Asian spin on dinner with authentic Thai ingredients.

By Erika Lenkert | Photography by Anna Williams

Impress your family with this casual South-Asian-inspired dinner. Feeling a bit more festive? With nearly the same ingredients, invite over your friends and try this dressed-up Thai Dinner Party instead.

menu

Weeknight Thai Dinner grocery list >>
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tips + how-tos

set the scene

The Low Down

Thai families traditionally dine at low tables. Drape a sarong or piece of colorful cloth over the living room coffee table and surround the table with pillows. As a centerpiece, fill a large glass bowl with water and float whole gerbera daisy heads or other flowers on top.

Tool Time

Thai diners use forks and spoons rather than forks and knives. Tie a fork and spoon together with twine, colorful raffia or ribbon, and place in the center of each plate.