Best 6 Cashews Thai Style Recipes
**Cashews Thai Style: A Culinary Journey to Thailand's Beloved Street Food**
Thailand's culinary landscape is a vibrant tapestry of bold flavors, aromatic spices, and an array of textures. Among its street food treasures, one dish stands out with its addictive crunch and savory-sweet taste: Cashews Thai Style. This delectable snack is a harmonious blend of roasted cashews coated in a caramelized sauce, infused with the essence of Thai herbs and spices.
Our curated collection of recipes takes you on a culinary journey to recreate this beloved Thai street food in your own kitchen. From the classic Pad Prik King Cashews, a stir-fried delight featuring tender cashews, bell peppers, and a spicy-sweet sauce, to the aromatic Cashew Chicken with Garlic and Pepper, each recipe offers a unique twist on this Thai favorite.
For those seeking a vegetarian option, the Cashew Tofu Stir-Fry is a symphony of flavors and textures, combining soft tofu, crunchy cashews, and an array of vegetables in a savory sauce. If you prefer a sweet and tangy treat, the Cashew Pineapple Stir-Fry is a vibrant blend of juicy pineapple, crunchy cashews, and a tangy sauce that will tantalize your taste buds.
No matter your preference, our Cashews Thai Style recipes are a culinary passport to the vibrant streets of Thailand, offering an authentic taste of this beloved street food. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your wok, and embark on a flavor-filled journey to recreate these Thai culinary delights in the comfort of your own home.
THAI CASHEW CHICKEN STIR FRY
Recipe video above. Crunchy and creamy cashews are the star in this popular Thai chicken stir fry! Tossed with a bold and savoury Thai stir fry sauce, make this as spicy as you want - or not at all.Thai Cashew Chicken is a dry-style stir fry so there's not a ton of sauce like with Chinese Cashew Chicken. But the flavour in this one is much more intense so you don't need nor do you want more sauce, it will be too salty!SPICINESS: Nice buzz to it from 1/2 a fresh chilli, not blow-your-head-off spicy.
Provided by Nagi
Categories Main Stir Fries
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Sauce: Mix all the Sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Cook cashews: Heat oil over medium heat in a wok or large skillet. Add cashews and cook for 5 minutes until they become a dark golden colour and crunchy (yep, you might have to eat one to check!). Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon.
- Garlic & onion: Turn heat up to high. Add garlic and onion. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Chicken: Add chicken. Cook for 1 minute until the outside changes from pink to white.
- White part of green onion & chilli: Add white part of green onions and chilli. Cook for 1 minute until chicken is just cooked through.
- Add Sauce: Cook for 1 minute until it reduces down to a syrup, coating the chicken nicely.
- Green onion & cashews: Add green part of green onions and cashews. Toss for 30 seconds.
- Serve: Transfer to serving dish. Serve with jasmine rice, or other rice of choice, garnished with extra red chilli (if you can handle the heat!).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 982 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SPICY CASHEWS RECIPE - THAI CHILI MIX
A spicy collection of creamy, crunchy cashews mixed with chilies, green onions & optionally crispy fish to keep your guests occupied as pre-dinner drinks snack. A great appetizer with Thai meals too.
Provided by Phasinee Doddeo
Categories Snack
Time 8m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add cashew nuts into a cold pan. Place on the stove top, add medium to high heat frying oil such as sustainable palm oil and heat.
- Stir the cashew nuts as the oil heats up to stop them burning.
- When the cashews are sizzling and a golden brown colour drain them out onto a kitchen paper towel to let them cool down. Pat the top surface to reduce any surface oil.
- Chop the spring (green) onion tops and spur chili into small pieces.
- Wash surfaces of the kaffir lime leaves, tear the spine out. Roll the leaves up and finely julienne.
- Add back to the pan the mostly cooled down cashews, chopped chili, kaffir lime leaf and green onion tops. Sprinkle over a half teaspoon of table salt and mix together.
- Serve out on a nice plate and garnish with mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 oz, Calories 374 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 325 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g
THAI CASHEW CHICKEN
A wonderfully spicy Thai dish. I created this when I fell in love with a dish at a Thai restaurant. It is very good served over jasmine rice. Fish sauce can be found in any Asian market, or the Asian section of the supermarket.
Provided by SKOALZ
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time 3h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a resealable plastic bag, mix the soy sauce, fish sauce, hot pepper sauce, garlic, and ginger. Place the chicken in the bag, seal, and marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the jasmine rice and 2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Stir in the onion, and cook about 5 minutes, until tender. Reserving the marinade mixture, place the chicken into the skillet, and cook about 10 minutes, until browned.
- Stir the reserved marinade and 3/4 cup water into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Continue to cook and stir 10 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Thoroughly blend in the peanut butter. Serve over the jasmine rice with a sprinkling of cashews.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.1 calories, Carbohydrate 68.6 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 2251.6 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
CASHEWS THAI STYLE
We fell in love with something very similar to this on a recent trip to Thailand. This is husband Russ's very good attempt at making them at home. We were able to buy the fried garlic and fried shallots at a local Asian supermarket. Very, very morish! Our cashews weren't salted but we used around half a teaspoon, so salt is to taste.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Nuts
Time 7m
Yield 1 cashews
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat, add in the shredded lime leaves and chilli flakes and fry just until the leaves change colour.
- Remove from the heat and drain off any oil you can. Add the cashews to the pan and stir over a low heat for a minute or so.
- Remove from the heat and add the shallots, garlic and salt to taste. Try to not eat the lot!
FRIED CASHEWS WITH LIME ZEST AND CHILE
This is my take on a popular bar snack in Thailand: freshly fried cashews tossed with salt, chiles, scallions, and lime zest. Simple but so good with a beer.
Provided by Pepper Teigen
Yield Makes 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fill a small saucepan with 1 inch oil and set over medium heat. Line a plate with paper towels and set it near the stove.
- When the oil is shimmering-hot, carefully add the cashews and fry, stirring constantly, until light golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Keep in mind: The cashews will continue to cook after being removed from the oil and become a darker shade of brown, so it's best to remove them when they are still a little pale. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cashews to the paper towels to drain.
- Place the hot cashews in a serving bowl and sprinkle evenly with the salt and brown sugar, tossing to coat. Add the scallions, chile powder, and lime zest and toss once more. Serve warm.
THAI SALAD WITH CASHEWS
A recipe I found on About.com for Thai recipes that I am posting for ZWT. Here is what is stated about the salad: "his Thai cashew salad recipe is incredibly scrumptious - but you won't believe just how scrumptious until you try it for yourself! Whole cashews are combined with cucumber, carrot, red pepper and Thai herbs. This healthy combination is tossed in a very easy and fat free Thai dressing. Cashew salad can be made in just 15 minutes, but tastes truly gourmet! A great salad recipe to accompany any meal, but especially other Thai food favorites. Note that this salad can also be served as a main course - just add slices of deep-fried tofu (if you're vegetarian), or some cooked shrimp. Enjoy!"
Provided by diner524
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- First make the dressing by mixing all salad dressing ingredients together in the bowl.
- Taste-test for sourness/spiciness, adding more sugar if it's too sour for your taste, or more chili if it's not spicy enough. Set aside.
- Slice the cucumber, then cut the slices in half. Place in a salad bowl.
- Add the grated carrot, cashews, red pepper, and spring onions.
- Pour the dressing over and toss well.
- Place salad on a mixed bed of fresh coriander and fresh basil, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.8, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 736.9, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 6.8
Tips for Making Cashews Thai Style:
- Use high-quality cashews. The better the quality of the cashews, the better the final product will be. Look for cashews that are plump, dry, and free of blemishes.
- Roast the cashews before using them. Roasting the cashews will enhance their flavor and make them more crispy.
- Use a good quality fish sauce. Fish sauce is an essential ingredient in Thai cooking. Make sure to use a fish sauce that is made from real fish and that does not contain any added sugar or preservatives.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the ingredients to your liking. Thai food is known for being customizable. If you don't like a certain ingredient, feel free to omit it or substitute it with something else.
Conclusion:
Cashews Thai style is a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. It is a perfect blend of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. The cashews are crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is addictive. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy cashews, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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