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How to make delicious authentic Thai creamy Coconut Curry

Here are a few tips on how to make a delicious Thai creamy coconut curry. Start with bringing coconut milk to a boil on medium heat, add curry paste and fish and stir to break up lumps. Continue cooking until it is thickened and the coconut oil starts separating from the curry paste. This will allow...

Mee Sapam

“When it comes to visiting Phuket, Mee Sapam is absolutely quintessential.” You’re right. Today, R U takes you to a famous 50-year-old Mee Sapam restaurant owned by a local Phuketian Khun Yai Chian and especially rewarded for Michelin Guide 2020. Acculturation of Chinese Hokkien arched entrance,...

Soft Egg with Sweet Pickled Turnip

Soft Egg with Sweet Pickled Turnip   Vegetable Oil 1 tablespoon(s) Minced Garlic 1 tablespoon(s) Sweet Pickled Turnip 2-3 tablespoon(s) Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms 3-4 Soy Sauce 2 teaspoon(s) Sugar 2 teaspoon(s) Chicken Stock 75 ml Egg 2 Fried Shallots Sliced...

Lemon Vs Lime what's the difference

Lemons and limes are highly acidic citrus fruits. Limes are small, round, and green, while lemons are usually larger, oval-shaped, and bright yellow. Both fruits are sour, but lemons tend to be sweeter, while limes have a more bitter flavor. These flavor differences typically drive their different...

Ban Tum Terb

Though friendly decorated in open-air homey style, Ban Tum Terb promising serves extraordinary northeastern Thai dishes ranging from variations of somtum to other delicious Thai dishes. Impossibly, we miss ordering a somtum menu when we are here at Ban Tum Terb. Start with the first...

Oyster selection and storage

If you are an oyster lover, it is important to know how to select oysters and keep them fresh. Live oysters should be tightly clamped shut or will clamp shut when tapped, and has a mild scent of the sea. If you can sense a strong, offensive or pungent fishy smell, that means the oysters are off. If the...

Renaissance

Today, I, R U, am taking you to taste a delightful Thai and Southern Thai dining room at Takieng, located in a luxurious hotel in Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa nearby beachfront area. The exterior restaurant’s vibe is cordially decorated in a style of Contemporary Fine Dining which is an excellent...

Stir Fried Pork Rind with Cashews Nuts

How to deep fry perfect Crispy Wontons without absorbing too much oil

While frying wontons may seem easy enough, you might be wondering why they don’t turn out super crunchy but somehow a bit oily and bitter. To make it worse, you opt for high heat to see if it works better just to find out that most of them are burned! So let’s see if we could use some...

Tukabkhao Restaurant

Once you arrived in Phuket, there is a must visit and popular restaurant like “Tukabkhao” that you cannot miss and must try. Sino Portuguese style decoration make it feel warm and cozy. Extremely nice atmosphere with varieties of local Phuketian menus to choose from. There is no disappointed for...

Sticky Rice Dumplings

How to make authentic Thai creamy Coconut Curry

There are a few tips on how to make a delicious Thai creamy coconut curry. Start with bringing coconut milk to a boil, add curry paste and fish sauce, and stir to break up lumps. Continue cooking and reducing over medium high heat until it is thickened and the coconut oil starts separating from the curry...

ObAroi Ratchapruk

Today “Are U” will take you to ObAroi Ratchapruk Restaurant (Prannok-Phuttamonthon 1) ObAroi is quite spacious restaurant which have both indoor with air-condition and outdoor area for you to choose. Also varieties of food to select, whether savory and sweet which is really suitable for family to eat...

How to spot the difference between youg & mature Asparagus

Ever wonder why asparagus comes in several sizes, ranging from thinner than a drinking straw to fatter than your thumb? Obviously, thick asparagus is more mature than the thin variety. But choosing thick or thin asparagus is a matter of taste and how you plan to cook it. Thin asparagus is great...

The Coffee Lounge & Forest

Strikingly lying on the edge of Ratchapruek Road, “The Coffee Lounge & Forest” is the one-stop service diner as it caters to you with various main dishes, desserts, and drinks. The inside decor is pleasantly designed as a greenery atmosphere with leafy plants suitable for chilling or working. Moreover,...

Tonkow Thai Cuisine

Naturally decorated in contemporary style ambiance, Tonkow Thai Cuisine serves up traditional Thai spicy dishes. Inside, the diner offers you with charming corners where you can enjoy taking photos. Every Friday - Sunday evening, the restaurant has live band music available. For any parents who come...

How to get rid of Salmon Fishy Smell

Have you ever forgotten that you had put fish in your refrigerator a few days ago or even a week back? And when you found it, it might not have been rotten yet but had an overly fishy smell. If you don’t want to throw it away, here is one of the best ways to get rid of that overly fishy smell. “Soak...

Nasi Lemak

Have a Zeed

This time RU brought you to “Have a Zeed” - a Northeastern Thai Food restaurant with six branches opened in BKK, at the heart of the city Central Plaza Grand Rama 9 located on the 7th floor of the mall. The restaurant atmosphere is beautifully chic and spacious, making itself look relaxing enough...

How to defrost Frozen Meat without heat

Remember the 3 safe ways of thawing frozen food that we shared with you earlier this month? Today we have one more thawing method that you can use especially for frozen meat! Get 2 stainless pots from your kitchen and follow these steps. 1. Unpack the frozen meat and wrap it with wrapping film. 2....

Work Station

WOK STATION Wok Station offers the Asian Street Food restaurant which totally pleases the eaters since you can completely customize both of a menu’s flavor and literally choose ingredients that create your own palatable taste. Most importantly, the restaurant is also attentive to us as a consumer...

T&K Seafood

“T&K Seafood”, also known as “A Green Shirt Seafood Eatery” by Yaowarat People, is one of the most popular seafood restaurants in Chinatown. It is located on the roadside of Yaowarat Road in the mouth of the Phadung Dao alley. Whoever passes Yaowarat road by any chance must definitely see it....

THAI CURRY PASTE

We all know that a mortar and pestle does a great job of crushing ingredients to produce a flavorful curry paste. But what if you don't have one? A food processor or a blender can be an option, but when you only need something quickly blended, the thought of a big cleaning afterward might as well...

Tang Jai You Restaurant

The all-time top best legendary Chinese restaurant in Yaowarat, “Tang Jai Yoo” has continuously been inheriting the taste of deliciousness for 90 years to the heir generation. Currently, the restaurant is being operated by Ms. Ausanee Tangjaiyoo, who intentionally maintains the identity of “Tang...

Phanom Mue Tid Dao

Royal Umbrella is more than proud to have received “Phanom Mue Tid Dao” special award from the Department of Internal Trade - Ministry of Commerce, as a recognition and approval of being able to continuously maintain our best quality standards of Thai jasmine rice 100% for 4 consecutive years!...

Rice Vermicelli with Pickled Lettuce

Rice Vermicelli with Pickled Lettuce   Rice Vermicelli 1/2 pack Water Vegetable Oil 1 tablespoon(s) Minced Garlic 1 tablespoon(s) Canned Pickled Lettuce 2 can Oyster Sauce 2 tablespoon(s) Fish Sauce 1 tablespoon(s) Sugar 2 teaspoon(s) Egg 1 Spring Onion &...

How to easily clean burnt Pots and Pans

Baking soda is non-abrasive, so you can use it any time your pots and pans need a thorough cleaning. This can be as often as every time you use them, or for the most stubborn, stuck-on food and stain situations. Because who has time to soak a pot overnight, right? Simply combine baking soda and vinegar...

Maan Muang

Exploring regional local home-made Northern Thai food in the real northerner’s house vibes, here is the place for you “Maan Muang” located at Sammakon Village. As soon as you enter the restaurant, you will experience the charming wooden house inspired by the Tai Lue house style. A northern restaurant...

RU On Tour EP2 -Yaowarat

How to remove Red Onion smell off your hands

Red onion smell is definitely not something that you want on your hands long after your cooking is done! But is there an effective way to get rid of it? Worry not! Just wet your hands and then take a pinch of salt and rub vigorously to get the onion smell off your hands. A word of caution - salt can...

Rice Mixed with Tamarind Paste

Hainanese Chicken Rice

RU On Tour EP.1- Train night market

How to Chop Herbs without bruising them

Before you start chopping herbs to add a touch of depth and complexity to your dish, have you ever wondered if you may be prepping them the wrong way? Herbs can punch up the flavor and aroma to make the difference and create an unforgettable meal, especially with Thai spicy salad dishes. (Can you imagine...

Song Fang Klong Restaurant

Song Fang Klong Restaurant is the casual dining riverside restaurant on the Chao Praya River in Bangkok decorated by the Colonial architecture style generating an atmosphere of serenity and peace with airy atmospheric space as well as the simple furniture, but it is remaining its warmness by a pastel...

Every bag of Royal Umbrella Rice is processed in a closed system

Every bag of Royal Umbrella Rice is processed in a closed system. With no exposure to humans. Germs-free, contaminant-free and completely clean.  

Lampoo 3 Tapee River Restaurant

The top hottest seafood riverside restaurant in the Tapee River area which is well known for its southern-style spicy sauce. Not only does this restaurant offer tasty food, but it also provides you with the cool activity as firefly evening boat ride. We have to praise this restaurant as the so-called...

BOUNCY SHRIMPS

Have you ever had shrimp that is so crispy and crunchy that it literally “bounces” in your mouth? We have one easy tip to make the shrimps bouncy for you today. Salt and ice will be a complete game-changer here. 1. First , wash your shrimps well. 2. Peel shrimps and gently remove the...

AKART Bistro & Bar

AKART Bistro & Bar is the Thai-Italian casual dining restaurant in a two-story wooden glasshouse surrounded by cool shady trees as a house fence. Within the space, you will find various seating areas to enjoy your meal decked with a mason jar of wildflowers, offering the chill and relaxing vibes....

CORN STARCH

A delicious Thai stir-fried vegetables will have “cornstarch” on the ingredient list! Cornstarch helps thicken the liquid ingredients, coat every morsel of vegetables, and make your sauce taste richer. When and how to add cornstarch? Simply adding cornstarch to the sauce will cause...

Tuna Rice Mush

Tuna Rice Mush   Coriander Roots 3 Garlic 20 grams Pepper 2 teaspoon(s) Salt 1 teaspoon(s) Vegetable Oil 1 tablespoon(s) Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms 5 Canned Tuna in Vegetable Oil 1 can Oyster Sauce 2 tablespoon(s) Soy Sauce 2 teaspoon(s) Sugar 2 teaspoon(s) Jasmine...

Old Peak Road

Enjoy the authenticity of Hong Kong’s local cuisine by simply taking a BTS sky Train to Old Peak Road, located in the heart of Bangkok City on the 7th floor of The Helix at EmQuartier. This place is an excellent choice for you to experience the appetizing famous dishes that you should not miss to try....

LAB GAI

“Lap Gai” is one of the most popular Thai style “salad” dishes among Thais. It’s originally a dish from the Northeastern part of Thailand. And you’re right. Even though it’s shown on the “salad” section on the menu in Thai restaurants, it doesn’t really look like your usual salad....

HOW TO PEEL GARLIC

How do you usually peel garlic? Peeling garlic sometimes can be pretty annoying, don’t you think? It just won’t come off! Here’s one way to get garlic peeled easier. “Microwave entire bulbs of garlic for 20 secs.” That’s it! And oh, don’t forget to let it cool down before handling. Do try...

HOW TO MAKE THAI SEAFOOD SAUCE

Have you ever heard or tried Thai Seafood sauce? It goes well with every hot pot/boiled/grilled/fried menu, literally every menu! There’s no Thai who doesn’t like this sauce. Let me share this easy recipe with you. This recipe is for 3 -4 serves. Ingredients 1.Capsicum or any chillies you can...

GAI PAD MED MAMUANG HIMMAPHN

A moist and soft chicken meets crispy toasted nuts. Anyone who has visited a Thai restaurant has probably tried this menu and surely loved it. Yes, it is an authentic Thai dish called ‘Stir Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts” or “Gai pad med mamuang himmapan” We’re about...

Panang Chicken Curry

Is anyone on a diet, but still craves Thai curry? Here’s one thing you can do to cook a healthier version of Thai curry “PaneangChicken”. Use “Low-fat milk” or “Soy milk” instead of coconut milk. Your Paneang Chicken will still taste good, but with a lot less fat. Here’s a full list of ingredients...

How to keep Chilli Fresh for a long time

Most of the times, due to improper storage, chillies tend to spoil fast. Use these simple tips to increase the shelf life of your chillies! This way your chillies can stay fresh for more than a week. Step 1: Remove the stem part of the chillies and trim any bruised chillies and save only the good...

Pad Thai with Crab

Fresh clams make your dish taste a lot better

Fresh clams make your dish taste a lot better, so here are a few points you should consider when you buy some clams at the supermarket. 1. Choose clams that are alive! A healthy clam is one with a closed shell. 2. Choose light coloured clams 3. Make sure they do not smell fishy. And here are...

Technique to Cook Rice without sticking at the bottom

A must-know for all cooks! Have you ever tried steaming rice only to have them burn and stick to the bottom of the pot? We’ve all been there. Today, Royal Umbrella will show you the techniques to steam rice so that it comes out tender and aromatic without sticking to the pot. It’s real simple—just...

“Steamed eggs” is an easy to cook favorite

“Steamed eggs” is an easy to cook favorite.We will show you a trick : The method of cooking is not complicated, just break, beat, stir, mix and the eggs steam. The Secret to an extra tender steamed egg is to use. “Boiled rice water” instead of pure water.    

Sea Bass Sour Curry with Rice Mush

Sea Bass Sour Curry with Rice Mush   Boiled Water 500 ml Sour Curry Paste 2 tablespoon(s) Unripe Papaya 60 grams Carrot 60 grams Yardlong Beans 60 grams Katuri Flowers 30 grams Morning Glory 20 grams Paco Fern 15 grams Fish Sauce 2 tablespoon(s) Coconut Palm Sugar...

The easiest way to peel a boiled egg

Tips and Tricks! The easiest way to peel a boiled egg.     Boiling an egg is not just only put egg in the hot water, but you have to consider how to peel egg's shell easily also. The way to do is not much difficult, if you follow these 3 steps; 1. Put an egg in the cold...

“Roasted-chicken” is a favorite dish of many people.

“Roasted-chicken” is a favorite dish of many people. Roasting the chicken in the oven can often result in dried out, or undercooked chicken.   For those want all parts of the chicken properly cooked, we have some tips to tell you to learn how to make cooked-roasted chicken...

There are 3 ingredients you should not wash before cooking

There are 3 ingredients you should not wash before cooking, the more you wash, the more bacteria you get. They are as follows:     #Mushroom - Never wash or soak mushroom in the water because it can absorb water quickly. The best way to clean mushrooms is to wipe it with a damp...

Do you have rubbery carrots?

Do you have rubbery carrots? Are you thinking about throwing them out? If so—don’t! You can revive them! We have some tips to revive your dry carrots and return them to their crisp and crunchy state. When your carrots start drying out, simply cut them into thin slices and place them into...

How to fry vegetables crispy, sweet and colourful

Tips and Tricks! How to fry vegetables crispy, sweet and colourful!   Have you ever wonder why your stir fry vegetables don’t look tasty like in the restaurant? Today, RU will show you how to fry crispy, colourful and sweet vegetables. The important step is ‘washing vegetables’...

Taco Tako Fried Rice

To save cooking gas and use it efficiently is to use a blue flame

To save cooking gas and use it efficiently is to use a blue flame. A blue flame means complete combustion of the gas which the gas is being burned efficiently without any unburned and wasted gas. You will get the maximum heat output from your gas and use less gas to generate heat. Do not believe until...

Chicken Pho

Chicken Pho   Vegetable Oil 2 tablespoon(s) Sliced Ginger 10 grams Sliced Galangal 10 grams Onion 1 bulb Anise 4 grams Cinnamon 5 grams Pepper 1/2 teaspoon(s) Spring Onion Stubs 3 Coriander Roots 3 Chicken Stock 1000 ml. Fish Sauce 2 teaspoon(s) Sugar 2 teaspoon(s) Chicken...

What makes chili hot and spicy?

What makes chili hot and spicy? It’s “ Capsaicin”, it is the chemical in chili that makes them spicy. Capsaicin is concentrated in the seeds and membranes of chili. When we started eating spicy food, capsaicin will react to your mouth and body. Moreover, drinking cold water will make...

Sea Bass Sour Curry with Rich Mush

How to Microwave a Crisp & Tasty Bacon

How to Microwave a Crisp & Tasty Bacon   Who doesn't like a Crisp & Tasty Bacon on weekends?   For those who don't want to cook it in a pan. We have found a swift and easy way to cook it in the microwave. Microwaving bacon is not only the fastest way to cook...

Spicy Rice Noodles with Crispy Mackerel

Spicy Rice Noodles with Crispy Mackerel   Steamed Mackerel Meat 1 Breadcrumbs 3 tablespoon(s) Sugar 1 teaspoon(s) Ground Chili Pepper 1 tablespoon(s) Fish Sauce 1 tablespoon(s) Boiled Pickled Fish Sauce 1 tablespoon(s) Sliced Yardlong Beans 2 tablespoon(s) Sliced Parsley...

Are you ready to see how to clean squid the right way and without fishy smell?

Are you ready to see how to clean squid the right way and without fishy smell?   For anyone who are finding the way to cook the dishes from squid or shrimp, RU will tell you guys how to clean it without fishy smell by using an economical ingredients and surprisingly easy way. Now,...

Rice Vermicelli with Pickled Lettuce

Kiddos' Fried Rice

Kiddos' Fried Rice   Oil 1 tablespoon(s) Minced Garlic 2 teaspoon(s) Jasmine Rice 200 grams Yentafo Sauce Sugar 1 teaspoon(s) Salt 1/2 teaspoon(s) Egg 1 Blanched Brussels Sprouts Blanched ฺBaby Carrots Fried Cocktail Sausages   1. Place oil...

Soft Egg with Sweet Pickled Turnip

Chilli & Salt Fried Squid

Chilli & Salt Fried Squid   Crispy Flour 150 grams Water 75 ml Squid 200 grams Minced Garlic 1 tablespoon(s) Oil 1 tablespoon(s) Salt 1  1/2 teaspoon(s)   1. Mix crispy flour with water proportionately. Mix well. 2. Dip squid in prepared batter, then...

Tuna Rice Mush

Salted Egg Fried Rice

Salted Egg Fried Rice   Salted Egg Yolks 6 Chilli Paste 1 tablespoon(s) Oyster Sauce 1 tablespoon(s) Unsweetened Condensed Milk 100 ml. Oil 1 tablespoon(s) Finely chopped Coriander Root, Garlic and Black Pepper 1 tablespoon(s) Diced Onion 1/2 Bulb Minced Pork 150 grams Coconut...

Pho Chicken

Crispy Rice and Grain Cookies

Crispy Rice and Grain Cookies Roasted Almond 50 G. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds 50 G. Roasted Watermelon Seeds 50 G. Roasted Cashew Nuts 50 G. Raisins 50 G. Sun Dried Strawberry 50 G. Sun Dried Cranberry 50 G. Puffed Rice 100 G. Black Sesame 1 tablespoon(s) White Sesame 1 tablespoon(s)...

Minestrone Vegetable Soup

Fried Basil Leaves with Shrimp

Fried Basil Leaves with Shrimp   Vegetable Oil 1 tablespoon(s) Chopped Garlic 1 tablespoon(s) Sliced Thai Hot Pepper 1 tablespoon(s) Shrimp 200 gram(s) Oyster Sauce 1 tablespoon(s) Fish Sauce 1 tablespoon(s) Soy Sauce 2 teaspoon(s) Sugar 1 tablespoon(s) Basil Leaves...

Spicy Canned Fish in Tomato Sauce with Rice

Hung Lay Curry

Hung Lay Curry   Pork Belly 250 gram(s) Pork Tenderloin 250 gram(s) Hung Lay Curry Paste 3 tablespoon(s) Vegetable Oil 1 tablespoon(s) Tamarind Paste Juice 2 tablespoon(s) Sugar 2 tablespoon(s) Pickled Garlic Juice 3 tablespoon(s) Water 1 cup(s) Pickled Garlic 1/4 cup(s) Sliced...

Spicy Rice Noodles with Crispy Mackerel

Chilli & Salt Fried Squid

Kiddos' Fried Rice

Spicy Fermented Pork Salad with Crispy Rice

Salted Egg Fried Rice

Spicy salmon rice

Crispy Rice and Grain Cookies

Rice mixed with egg rolled Mackerel

Fried Basil Leaves with Shrimp

Hung Lay Curry

Fried Basil Leaves with Century Egg

Stir-Fried Garlic Chives with Pork Liver

Massaman Curry with Chicken

Tom Yum Goong

Panang Curry with Beef

Noodles in Gravy with Sea Bass

Sweet Sticky Rice with Durian

Kanom Krok or Thai coconut pancake

Shrimp Oil Fried Rice

Spicy Papaya Salad and Rice Cooked with Coconut Milk

Grilled Chicken with BBQ Sauce

Chicken Almond Soup

Dolly Fish Steamed in Soy Sauce

Traditional Rice with Spicy Pomelo Salad

Rice Mixed with Galangal Paste

Roasted Rice With Chinese Barbecue Red Pork

Crispy Rice Macarons

Thai Mango Sticky Rice

Red Wine Beef Stew With Saffon Rice

Sticky Rice Burgers

Paella

Shrimp Stir - Fry With Thai Basil And Grains

Turmeric Rice & Grilled Chicken Breast With Lime Creamy Sauce

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Thai Seafood Stir - Fry With Rice

Beef Hamburg Cheese Curry Rice

Casseroled Shrimp With Glass Noodles

Shrimp Stir - Fry With Tamarind Sauce

Stir - Fried Squid With Salted Egg

Green curry with coconut shoot

Chicken Feet Spicy Soup

Crispy Water Spinach Spicy Salad

Chicken Spicy Soup

Roasted Deep - Fried Chicken With Chill And Salt

Stir - Fry Spicy Yardlong Bean With Crispy Belly Pork

Deep Fried Spring Roll With Crab Stick And Cheese

Sweet & Sour Crispy Rice Vermicelli

Spicy Coconut Rice Noodle

Spicy Boiled Pork With Lime

Grilled Skewered Milk Pork

Fresh Shrimp Salad With Spicy Sauce

Winged Bean Spicy Salad

Deep Fried Shrimp Cakes

Baked mushroom with Royal Umbrella Hom Mali rice

Garlic Fried Rice

Salmon Fried Rice with Chilli

Fried Pork Belly with Fish Sauce

Tom Yum Goong with Rice Vermicelli

Spicy Rice Vermicelli Salad with Barbecue Pork

Crispy Holy Basil with Roasted Duck

Baked mushroom with Royal Umbrella Hom Mali rice

Fried Rice Vermicelli with Thai Chilli Paste and Seafood - RU Hungry

Fried noodle Thai style with prawns (Pad Thai with prawns)

Royal Umbrella Hungry - Rice Vermicelli with Grilled Shrimp Thai Style

Royal Umbrella Hungry - Japanese Rice with Teriyaki Salmon

Royal Umbrella Hungry - Tuna, Corn and Cheese Spring Rolls