A Cuisine Switch Up

featuring an array of different flavors, including Laab Gai (Larb) Meatballs, Sesame Ginger Soba Noodles, and Thai Pizza Sandwiches

A few weeks ago, I was vicariously living through my parents (a sentence I didn’t think I’d be saying in my 20s) as they traveled through Southeast Asia for 6 weeks. As they journeyed through Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos, I received an abundance of pictures *daily* of their food-related adventures (as I had requested).

One of my favorite pictures I received was this grocery store aisle dedicated to fish sauce varieties (below):

On top of it all, they were fortunate enough to take a Thai cooking class, and lucky for me, they sent over the 40-page book, included in the cooking class, consisting of lessons on Thai cuisine, an ingredient overview (i.e. ways to use galangal, lemongrass, thai ginseng, palm sugar, etc.), and several recipes for curry pastes, noodles, soups, and more. It was far more educational than our one day dedicated to SEA cuisine in cooking school.

All that’s to say, I’m inspired and I’m hungry for new flavors, so we’re switching things up this week and diving into a menu inspired by SEA Cuisine.

Everyone say thannnnnnnnnks Mom & Dad! 🗣️

Day 1: Laab Gai (Larb) Meatball Bowls

Elements:

• Laab Gai-Inspired Meatballs

• Jasmine Rice

• Cucumbers

• Carrots

• Radish

• Herbs

• Fresno Chiles

• Chopped Peanuts

Day 2: Sesame Ginger Soba Noodles (served cold)

Elements:

• Sesame Ginger Dressing

• Herbs

• Cucumber

• Radish

• Soba Noodles

• Scallions

• Honey Soy Marinated Eggs

• Fresno Chiles

Day 3: Thai Pizza Sandwiches

Elements:

• Pizza Dough

• Laab Gai-Inspired Meatballs

• Peanut Sauce

• Herbs

• Fresno Chiles

• Cabbage

• Chopped Peanuts

Day 4: Ginger Scallion Shrimp with Soba Noodles

Elements:

• Shrimp

• Ginger

• Savory Soy Stir-Fry Sauce

• Scallions

• Cabbage

• Soba Noodles

Day 5: Peanut Crunch Bowls

Elements:

• Jasmine Rice

• Carrot

• Cucumber

• Herbs

• Scallions

• Fresno Chiles

• Honey Soy Marinated Eggs

Total Grocery Cost: $44.01

This week’s grocery list was shockingly low (likely due to being produce-heavy). I should add that $44.01 includes additional ingredients I purchased that you will not need (extra limes, quinoa, etc). And as always, it excludes pantry essentials and recommended proteins.

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I’m also including (below) our Premium Grocery List, which includes a key for which ingredient is needed in each dish, a list of essentials, and time savers.