Posted in Thai Restaurant on 01/31/2010 05:07 pm by rachada
February Coupon Specials Pad Thai, Beer and Wine
Be sure to see our latest coupons for February, 2010. On Monday and Tuesday nights, through the month of February, we’re offering a Pad Thai special, only $7.95.
Pad Thai is one of our most popular dishes, so here’s your chance to save some money and enjoy some great Thai food.
And how about some beer or wine to go with that Pad Thai? Also good through the month of February, on Monday and Tuesday nights, buy a glass of beer or wine and get the second one for 1/2 price.
Make Rachada Thai Cuisine your destination for dinner, and enjoy these Monday and Tuesday night specials. See the February Coupons for details.
Posted in Thai Cooking on 01/31/2010 11:57 am by rachada
Here is some information and background on some of the unique ingredients that make Thai food so very distinctive.
Ginger
Ginger (khing) adds flavor to Thai cooking. And did you know that Ginger juice can help cure light fevers, a runny nose or indigestion?
Sweet Basil
Sweet basil is similar (ho-ro-pa) is similar to the variety used in Italian cooking. the oil of sweet basil can be used to make a curative drink to treat indigestion caused by eating too much meat. And fresh sweet basil makes a great natural breath freshener. Just pop a few leaves in your mouth and give them a chew. Sweet basil is also a source of betacarotene, believed to be a cancer-fighting substance.
Lime
Thai limes are smaller and almost spherical when compared to the limes found in most western supermarkets. The juice of a Thai lime is also sweeter. The lime juice is used in many Thai dish preparations, and a fresh lime segment is often served with many fried rice dishes.
Lemongrass
One of the most subtle, yet distinctive ingredients used in Thai cooking, this herb provides a lemony flavor and aroma, especially when cooked. In Thai, lemongrass is called “Ta-Krai”. The oil that gives the plant its lemon aroma is a good cure for upset stomach and indigestion. Lemongrass juice or tea is a popular herbal drink in Thai traditional medicine. And did you know that lemongrass tea also makes an effective natural insect repellent that can be used to water houseplants to discourage bugs. Read the rest of this entry »
