At Passion for Spices™ this week, we were thrilled to host Karen’s Special Birthday with her dear friends cooking Thai Style.
The menu was curated based on Karen’s favorite ingredients, and we came up with the following: Chicken, Coconut, and Galangal Soup, Chicken Satay, Thai Potstickers, Golden and Red Beet Carpaccio with Thai Flavor, Vegetable Pad Thai, Chicken Massaman Curry, and Chocolate Pot de Creme.
Chicken, Coconut, and Galangal Soup
Chicken, Coconut, and Galangal Soup
The potstickers were made with a vegetarian filling instead of its intended filling. The chopped up cabbage, carrots, and scallions were sautéed and incorporated into the potstickers.
Making the Vegetarian Thai Potstickers
Vegetarian Thai Potstickers
The chicken satay was marinated with simple Thai flavors and served on a skewer. It was served with a flavorful peanut sauce.
Chicken Satay
Chef Helen Demonstrating How to Skewer the Chicken Satay
The beet carpaccio was made from golden and red beets with a Thai style vinaigrette incorporating Thai flavors like Galangal, Lime, Sesame Oil, and more.
Beet Carpaccio
Cutting Golden Beets
At the end of the culinary event, everyone sat down together to enjoy the food that they prepared.
The meal ended with a lovely Chocolate Pot de Creme topped with freshly whipped cream.
Chocolate Pot de Creme
Serving Pot de Creme