From the sandy coastline of the southwest to the rice paddies, the rolling hills and the mountains in the north, THAILAND has a wide range of geographic features.
In our explore Thailand box, we introduce families and kids to basic information about the country and to the festival of Songkran, Thai New Year. Included in the box are 3 popular recipes, and educational materials to learn about the country's geography, history, music, art and language.
In collaboration with Chef Nikky Phinyawatana - creator and owner of the highly acclaimed and award-winning Asian Mint Restaurant Group in Dallas.
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If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.
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Have additional kids, how about extra THAILAND flag pin and sticker- one for each child? 1 country flag pin 1 country sticker Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$2.00
Need extra servings or want to repeat your favorite dishes? Grab our spice, sauce, and grain mixes to whip up all three recipes againand keep the delicious fun going! no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box otherwise, there is shipping feebased on weight
$10.00
Have additional kids, how about getting extra cooking tool(s)? One for each child! Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$5.00
(4 servings each)
(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)
(for fresh ingredients)
(explore Thailand's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)
(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)
(4 servings each)
(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)
(for fresh ingredients)
(explore Thailand's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)
(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)
These 3 popular Thai recipes serve 4 people. Additional spices and sauces or other add ons are available for larger families. Note - Click on recipe mixes for ingredients and nutritional facts.
Green curry is a central Thai variety of curry (also known as gaeng in Thailand) and the type of curry, "green," derives from the color of the dish, which comes from green chilies. In our recipe, we make the dish less spicy by adding more Thai basil / regular basial to the green curry paste. Master this aromatic, delicious, and easy green curry with chicken and treat yourself to an authentic taste of Thailand!
Larb is a popular minced meat salad in Southeast Asia, particularly in Laos and Northeast Thailand. Larb is usually made with ground beef, chicken or duck flavored with lime juice and fish sauce (salty like soy sauce) and is always served with toasted rice and lettuce for scooping. In our version, we use ground meat flavored with lemongrass (an essential Thai aromatic), lime, cilantro, mint, gar-lic, and fish sauce, and serve it with cooked rice, pickled carrots, cucumber on lettuce cups.
Khao means "rice" and pad means “stir-fried". Crab fried rice is an easy and delicious one-pan meal that is popular as street food in Thailand. The difference between Thai fried rice and Chinese fried rice is that Thai version uses Jasmine rice while Chinese uses long-grain white rice. The addition of fish sauce is also unique to Thai fried rice.
Green curry is a central Thai variety of curry (also known as gaeng in Thailand) and the type of curry, "green," derives from the color of the dish, which comes from green chilies. In our recipe, we make the dish less spicy by adding more Thai basil / regular basial to the green curry paste. Master this aromatic, delicious, and easy green curry with chicken and treat yourself to an authentic taste of Thailand!
Larb is a popular minced meat salad in Southeast Asia, particularly in Laos and Northeast Thailand. Larb is usually made with ground beef, chicken or duck flavored with lime juice and fish sauce (salty like soy sauce) and is always served with toasted rice and lettuce for scooping. In our version, we use ground meat flavored with lemongrass (an essential Thai aromatic), lime, cilantro, mint, gar-lic, and fish sauce, and serve it with cooked rice, pickled carrots, cucumber on lettuce cups.
Khao means "rice" and pad means “stir-fried". Crab fried rice is an easy and delicious one-pan meal that is popular as street food in Thailand. The difference between Thai fried rice and Chinese fried rice is that Thai version uses Jasmine rice while Chinese uses long-grain white rice. The addition of fish sauce is also unique to Thai fried rice.
THAILAND, located in Southeast Asia, is known for its vibrant culture, tropical landscapes, and warm hospitality. From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the serene temples of Chiang Mai and the turquoise beaches of the south, Thailand is a land of contrasts and beauty. Renowned for its flavorful cuisine, rich Buddhist traditions, and lively festivals like Songkran and Loy Krathong, it blends ancient heritage with modern energy—earning its nickname, “The Land of Smiles.” Thai cuisine is known for its vibrant balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, creating bold and aromatic dishes in every bite. This kit makes those flavors approachable, even if you have never cooked Thai food before.
The recommended age for our explore box is 5 years old or older. All our cooking steps are rated by chef hats for complexity and safely, and there are steps for kids 3 or 4 years old to mix or whisk and still be helpful in the kitchen. Teenagers should be able to prepare the full meal by themselves.
We include organic ingredients whenever possible.It is not guaranteed.
All our dried spices are McCormick sourced quality that will last indefinitely. All our sauces are hot-filled and approved by Cornell Food Tech; they will last indefinitely if it is not opened. We don’t put a best by date because we believe in reducing food waste. If your mixes don’t look fresh, we will replace them right away! We produce a new batch of spice/sauce mixes every few weeks.
Yes, most of our packaging materials are recyclable. Just break down the boxes and recycle accordingly.
Overall rating: 4.384277 / 5 from 1590 reviews.
Explore Thailand (Family) offers a delightful educational experience for families, featuring easy-to-make recipes, delicious meals, and engaging content about Thai geography, history, and culture. The box is praised for its variety and quality, making it a fantastic gift and a fun learning tool for kids.
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"Bought him a subscription when it was just one type of box - so like the family one. We loved it! Now I see there’s a date night one for adults specifically and am very tempted to resubscribe for his next gift"
"So far so good. We accidentally used the wrong seasoning packet on our first meal, lol, but it was a great learning experience. So far everything seems easy to follow. I may have more thoughts after a few more boxes."
"We thoroughly enjoyed this Italy kit. It was thoughtfully put together and it makes for a really great few date nights! After doing our first one, we are both looking forward to cooking our next meal from our kitchen together!"
"I provided this to my clients after their cruise to France. They all loved it, and really thought it was unique. They also said that the chicken came out just like the recipe and was so moist and tasty."
"We have gotten all the kits from each country and our family really enjoys them! They're educational, not only for the kids but for us adults as well. The recipes bring us together as we learn facts about different countries, cooking techniques, and trying new food."
"It was such a great experience shopping for the ingredients together as a family and then coming home to cook it together! Such a great learning activity to add to homeschooling. My daughter is 4 and loved this whole experience! She got to learn about Greece too and then eat a dish we personally made. How fun is that!?"
"My 12y made Jamaican Curry. It came out delicious."
"Kids love exploring the world with this subscription. They love cooking the recipes. Instructions are easy to follow, and dishes are delicious! The passport and the flag pins are very exciting for them!"
"We got the apron and the cookbook, which is awesome, but we didn't get the 2 country boxes."
"I got my son the 6 month subscription to start and see how we liked it. So far we have enjoy each month. But all the months we have gotten have been countries from Asia and my son is started getting bored. I wish we would have gotten more of a variety of other countries. Overall we have enjoyed trying new recipes and foods that we wouldn’t have otherwise tried. I definitely would consider renewing our subscription in the future."
