10 Famous Thai Dishes Made Vegan

Thai cuisine is known for being aromatic, light, sweet, sour, spicy, and incredibly delicious. It uses staple ingredients such as lemongrass, mint, lime, coconut, and chili.

Another wonderful aspect of Thai food is that many dishes are incidentally vegan while others can be easily veganized.

Here at OGP, there are dozens of recipes for Thai and Thai-inspired dishes that you could easily whip up and wow your dinner guests with.

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1. Thai Peanut Cauliflower Wings

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If you love fresh modern vegan eats or all things Thai, you’re going to love these new vegan oven-baked Thai Peanut Cauliflower Wings by Gabrielle St. Claire! There are so many perks to this recipe – quick and easy batter, crisp on the outside, they don’t get soggy, the sauce features staple ingredients, notes of sweet, notes of heat, it’s perf for any season, great for entertaining, can easily be made in bulk, can easily be made gluten-free, have aesthetic appeal with the toppings, and are such an affordable dish!

2. Thai Pumpkin Soup With Peanut Butter Roasted Chickpeas

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A bowl of warm, spicy, and creamy soup is always the answer. This Thai Pumpkin Soup With Peanut Butter Roasted Chickpeas by Maria Engbjerg is a taste explosion with ingredients from Thailand!

3. One-Pot Thai Tofu Coconut Curry

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Who doesn’t love curry and tofu made in one pot? This recipe for One-Pot Thai Tofu Coconut Curry by Diane Smith is light and oh-so divine. Don’t be surprised if you end up making it a few times a month. Serve over your favorite grain and enjoy!

4. Thai Coconut Soup

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This Thai Coconut Soup by Maggie Wescott is a healthy and flavorful dish that is a perfect weeknight dinner. This Thai coconut soup is oil-free, gluten-free, and ready in under 30 minutes. This recipe requires minimal chopping and prep work, so it comes together very quickly. In fact, if you didn’t want to pull out your cutting board at all, you could buy pre-minced ginger and garlic and rip the spinach with your hands. How many recipes can you say that about?

5. ‘Chicken’ Thai Red Curry With Fried Rice

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You must try this ‘Chicken’ Thai Red Curry With Fried Rice by Andri Neocleous. It’s a beautiful fragrant Thai curry served with veganized egg-fried rice.

6. Thai Yellow Tofu Curry

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This is a Thai-inspired Vegan Yellow Tofu Curry that is ready on the table in less than 30 minutes! Super easy and delicious. This Thai Yellow Tofu Curry by Kristina Jug & Mitja Bezenšek is great for meal-prep, as it will keep really well refrigerated for up to 3 days.

7. Nam Prik Kapi

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Nam Prik Kapi has been popular in Thailand since the Ayutthaya era. Nam Prik, or chili sauce, is traditionally made by pounding together chilies, garlic, shallots, and other ingredients to create a thick flavourful dipping sauce. In this unique Nam Prik Kapi by Jamie Raftery, fermented soybean paste is added for a wondrous taste of Thailand.

8. Pad See Ew: Thai Stir-Fried Noodles

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This Pad See Ew: Thai Stir-Fried Noodles by Jess Hoffman is the perfect dish if you’re hungry and in a hurry. These tasty rice noodles are packed full of Chinese broccoli, beansprouts, and tofu to make a meal that is delicious and filling. Enjoy this simple version of a Thai classic with a friend for an easy and impressive dinner.

9. Green Thai Curry Rice Bowl

Source: Green Thai Curry Rice Bowl

The best thing about veggie bowls is that you can throw about anything in them and they easily create a filling and satiating meal. They are ideal for weekday lunches and are easy to meal prep! This Green Thai Curry Rice Bowl by Parsley Vegan has pretty simple ingredients you may even already have on hand! Make a large batch of brown rice, and meal prep for a yummy, fiber-packed lunch on the go!

10. Easy Khao Soi Thai Noodle Soup

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Easy Khao Soi Thai Noodle Soup by Debbie Dine.

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