Tamarind Thai http://tamarindthai.us Great Thai cuisine in Miami Beach's Normandy Isle! Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:36:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Cooking for special-needs diets I am asked every often if my restaurant is able to prepare dishes for customers who are on special diets, such as gluten-free, wheat-free, low sodium, etc.

Tamarind Thai has been serving wheat-free dishes since we opened our doors six years ago. In the past few years, the demand from customers with gluten intolerance has risen, [...]]]> http://tamarindthai.us/general/2010/08/18/cooking-for-special-needs-diets/ Chicken Satay and Peanut Sauce Chicken Satay and Peanut Sauce

Satay is a very popular dish in Thailand and can be made with chicken, the most popular, or many other meats. Go ahead and try some variations. The main ingredient, that gives satay its particular taste, is curry powder and turmeric.

4 servings

Satay Ingredients 3 skinless chicken breasts 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 [...]]]> http://tamarindthai.us/recipes/2010/08/13/chicken-satay-and-peanut-sauce/ Shrimp with Chili and Basil (Pad Krapow) Shrimp with Chili and Basil. Buka Ceramic Ware by Juliana Bukowitz. Photo by Kemuel Valdes.

It’s summer time, and Asian fresh herbs are making their way back into the markets. Among those are Thai basil, or “Krapow,” and fresh chilies. These herbs are locally grown in the Homestead area.

For those who love [...]]]> http://tamarindthai.us/recipes/2010/07/21/shrimp-with-chili-and-basil-pad-krapow/ Bringing World Class Tennis Tournament to North Beach

Tennis Court at Flamingo Park

In March, commissioner Edward L. Tobin sent out a letter to local businesses in the North Beach area asking, “ If we bring a world class tennis tournament to North Beach, could it help stimulate the neighborhood?”

In the past, the city hosted major tennis tournaments at Flamingo Park, until the [...]]]> http://tamarindthai.us/events/2010/06/04/bringing-world-class-tennis-tournament-to-north-beach/ Tamarind Thai Burger

Tamarind Thai Burger: Kick-start the Summer Grilling Season

This recipe has been in my family since I was young. It originally started as beef patties served with rice for dinner, I used to take the leftovers for my school lunch. I made some modifications to the dish, turning the beef into a burger served with [...]]]> http://tamarindthai.us/recipes/2010/06/04/tamarind-thai-burger/ Save The Seals!

Save The Seals!

In mid April, I was approached by a representative of the The Humane Society of the United States (who happens to be my customer) asking me to join hundreds of top chefs in the “Chefs for Seals” campaign. The top chefs combined with over 5,550 restaurants and grocery stores in the U.S. [...]]]> http://tamarindthai.us/events/2010/05/05/save_the_seals/ Cook Up Some Relaxation!

Little Chefs

Let us show you how to turn your time in the kitchen into your time to unwind.

Tamarind Thai Cooking Classes

$ 25 per person Pre paid registration required, first come first served Limit 12 persons per session. Interactive class, material and ingredients included.

Class schedule: June thru October, every third Sunday of the month from 11.00 am [...]]]> http://tamarindthai.us/events/2010/05/05/cook-up-some-relaxation/ Barbecued Lemongrass Chicken

Barbecued Lemongrass Chicken

If you plan to barbecue for your family gathering this Memorial Day weekend and would like to add a Thai touch to your menu, I have a delicious recipe for you. This month’s recipe is one that I make frequently, whether it is a holiday or not, after all Miami has beautiful [...]]]> http://tamarindthai.us/recipes/2010/05/04/barbecued-lemongrass-chicken/ An Elegant, Casual, Classically Romantic Valentine's Day http://tamarindthai.us/events/2010/02/02/an-elegant-casual-classically-romantic-valentines-day/ Change Your Handwriting – Change Your Life! http://tamarindthai.us/events/2009/12/12/change-your-handwriting-change-your-life/