Introduction to Meats

For a land where meat plays a minor role compared to fish, chicken, and soy foods, Thai people certainly know how to cook it well. Beef stir-fried simply with oyster sauce and crisp broccoli florets shows its Chinese origins, and beef sautéed with red curry paste, garlic, and fragrant basil leaves tells the world that Thai food is feisty, complex, and unlike any other. When you crave fiery flavors, you can grill up some Crying Tiger Steak, and when you need an incentive to eat your vegetables, just cook up a skilletful of green beans with pork Thai-style, sweet, spicy, and hot.