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Sabai

27 · IX · 2025

Hosted by Asha

100 easy Thai recipes to help you cook sabai all week long from YouTube superstar and bestselling author of Hot Thai Kitchen Pailin Chongchitnant. INCLUDES THE NATIONAL POST’S TOP MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2023!

About the book

100 easy Thai recipes to help you cook sabai all week long from YouTube superstar and bestselling author of Hot Thai Kitchen Pailin Chongchitnant. INCLUDES THE NATIONAL POST’S TOP MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2023! Sabai: The state of being when you're at ease. Comfortable. Relaxed. Pailin Chongchitnant knows that a busy schedule can make learning new recipes seem intimidating--whether you’re familiar with the cuisine or not. In her second book, Pai will empower you to make Thai food part of your everyday routine, with a compilation of authentic and straightforward recipes, like Beef Laab or Green Curry Chicken with Winter Melon, that are quick to make and delicious to eat. From prepping, to cooking, to eating, the dishes in this book can be done sabai sabai, as the saying goes. Pai takes you through every recipe with her signature level of detail and warm, encouraging style. And she’s thought of plenty of shortcuts, tips, and tricks to get dinner on the table, no matter how hectic the day has been. There are even QR codes linking to her YouTube videos on tips, techniques, and more to support you every step of the way. Whatever you’re in the mood for, you’ll find inspiration in Pai’s easy, yet flavorful, creations: SNACKABLE APPETIZERS like Fish Sauce Wings or Roti with Yellow Curry Dip SNAPPY MAINS like Weeknight Khao Soi or Minimalist Pad Thai; SIMPLE YET SATISFYING DESSERTS like Banana Coconut Sundae or Black Beans & Sticky Rice. With a full section on Thai pantry staples and common ingredient substitutions, Sabai has everything you need to make your favorite dishes at home. You’ll also love the section on how to compose the perfectly balanced Thai meal, with specific recipe pairings and ideas to make sure you’ve got the sweet, salty, sour, and spicy elements covered. Step into the kitchen, relax, and let your taste buds--and Pai--be your guide.

To start

No Skewer Chicken Satay Julie
Garlic Pepper Chicken Kavya
Salad Rolls with Spicy Garlicky Dip Sanyunkta
No Skewer Chicken Satay Shalini
Glass Noodle Soup with Pork Meatballs Lydia

Mains

Leftover Fried Rice Asha
Pineapple Prawn Curry Asha
Panang Curry Chicken Rahul
Baked Thai BBQ Chicken (with Sticky Rice & Dipping Sauce) Sreya
Quick Yellow Curry with Beef (Gaeng Garee Neua) Bean
Egg Noodles with Shrimp Gravy (Bamee Raad Na Goong) Divya
Leftover Anything Fried Rice (Veg Version) Sahil
Mushroom & Tofu Holy Basil Stir-Fry Shalini
Steamed Black Cod with Thai Miso Yamini

On the side

Green Beans with Chilli Sauce Asha
Vegetarian Pounded Corn & Cucumber Salad Kavya

Sweet

Pineapple and Coconut on Ice Spruha
Coconut Jelly Duo Priya

18 dishes, cooked by 14 members.