Thai Night Trio

Each meal starter comes with a shopping list of kitchen staples, so start by grabbing what’s on it. Cook the seasoning briefly in a little oil to wake up the spices, then add coconut milk and broth, and simmer with your protein and vegetables.

Khao soi is best with chicken thighs over egg noodles, finished with crispy noodles, lime, and pickled mustard greens. Panang goes well with thinly sliced beef or chicken, bell peppers, and Thai basil over jasmine rice. Massaman is a natural match for chicken or beef with potatoes and onions, topped with roasted peanuts. Each dinner comes together in about 35 minutes. For a full walkthrough of one, try our Khao Soi Curry Noodle Bowl.

Thai curry changes a lot from region to region, and this trio covers three very different styles. Khao soi comes from Northern Thailand, where egg noodles are served in a coconut curry broth built on coriander, turmeric, and smoky black cardamom. Panang is a thick, rich red curry from central Thailand, and ours gets its bright, citrusy lift from lemongrass and makrut lime leaves.Massaman shows the influence of traders who brought warm spices into Southern Thai cooking, so cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves meet tangy tamarind in a mellow, comforting coconut curry. Together, they give you a tour of Thai curry flavors without hunting down a dozen ingredients.