JLIT Thai Cooking School
Follow a structured path from first principles to complete Thai meals, using recipes already inside the JLIT Recipe Library for practical experience.
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Beginner pathway
Build confidence with the essential flavours, ingredients and equipment of Thai cooking.
Balance Sweet, Sour, Salty and Spicy
LessonLearn the four-way tasting method used to correct and finish Thai dishes.
Technique checklist
- Taste before seasoning
- Adjust one flavour at a time
- Finish with fresh acidity
Build a Thai Pantry
LessonUnderstand fish sauce, soy sauces, palm sugar, tamarind, coconut milk and curry paste.
Technique checklist
- Recognise core sauces
- Store ingredients correctly
- Choose sensible substitutes
Cook Jasmine and Sticky Rice
LessonMaster washing, water ratios, resting and serving Thailand’s two essential rice styles.
Technique checklist
- Wash rice correctly
- Use the right water ratio
- Rest before serving
Prepare Herbs and Aromatics
LessonSlice lemongrass, bruise herbs and prepare galangal, garlic, chillies and kaffir lime leaves.
Technique checklist
- Slice aromatics safely
- Release fragrance
- Avoid fibrous pieces
Intermediate pathway
Develop timing, heat control and texture across the major families of Thai dishes.
Control Heat in a Wok
LessonPrevent steaming, achieve browning and keep vegetables crisp in fast stir-fries.
Technique checklist
- Preheat the wok
- Cook in small batches
- Add sauces at the right moment
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Cook with Coconut Milk
LessonUnderstand splitting, reducing and layering coconut milk in curries and soups.
Technique checklist
- Reduce coconut cream
- Fry curry paste
- Avoid accidental curdling
Build Thai Salads
LessonCreate punchy dressings and combine herbs, crunch, protein and heat without making salads watery.
Technique checklist
- Pound dressing ingredients
- Dress at the last moment
- Balance texture
Layer Thai Soups and Broths
LessonBuild clear, aromatic soups and balance hot-and-sour flavours at the finish.
Technique checklist
- Infuse aromatics
- Control simmering
- Season after cooking
Advanced pathway
Create components from scratch and coordinate complete Thai meals with professional consistency.
Make Curry Paste from Scratch
LessonPound aromatics in the correct order and understand how texture changes the finished curry.
Technique checklist
- Toast dry spices
- Pound fibrous ingredients first
- Judge paste texture
Understand Regional Thai Cooking
LessonCompare northern, northeastern, central and southern flavour profiles and ingredients.
Technique checklist
- Recognise regional signatures
- Choose authentic accompaniments
- Adapt heat appropriately
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Coordinate a Complete Thai Meal
LessonPlan prep, stove space and serving order so several dishes reach the table together.
Technique checklist
- Create a prep list
- Sequence cooking tasks
- Hold dishes safely
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Finish and Present Thai Food
LessonUse garnishes, serving vessels and final seasoning to make dishes look and taste complete.
Technique checklist
- Select edible garnishes
- Plate for sharing
- Apply final seasoning
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