October 22nd, 2007

WINNER!!! BEST NEWCOMER RESTAURANT CHESHIRE LIFE MAGAZINE!

Chaophraya is pleased to announce it won the prestigious Best Newcomer award at the Cheshire Life Food & Drink awards.

 Coming up against some very reputable establishments, Chaophraya is delighted to have won such an award and would like to thank every customer for helping them create such a wonderful atmosphere in Chaophraya.

 Congratulations to all other winners, and we look forward to seeing you in Chaophraya at Christmas

Kop Khun Ka!

March 9th, 2007

Chaophraya awarded prestigious food award from Thai Government

Chaophraya is pleased to announce it has been awarded the prestigous ‘Thai Select Trophy’. The Thai Select Trophy is a government award given to those restaurants that have shown outstanding quality for Thai food. We are delighted to win such an award and are extremely proud that our food and service standards have been recognised by our great country.

The trophy is now on show in the restaurant bar and will no doubt be a cause for celebration at our Songkran Thai New Party in April.

February 21st, 2007

Satay Gai (Thai Chicken Satay recipe with peanut sauce)

For an easy Thai peanut chicken recipe that’s guaranteed to impress your guests try our Satay Gai - simply delicious!

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February 21st, 2007

Tom Yum Jae - Easy Thai Food Recipe

Tom Yum Jae, is a quick and easy Thai food recipe. It is ideal as a starter to impress dinner party guests, or for a light meal. This recipe is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Ingredients For Tom Yum Jae

Mushrooms - 1 small cup

Fresh Lemongrass - 1 piece

Kaffir Lime Leaves - 2 or 3 leaves

Galangal - 2 small-medium sized pieces

Sugar - ½ a teaspoon

Salt - ½ a teaspoon

Lime Juice - 1 tablespoon

Crushed Red Bird Eyes Chilli - ¼ teaspoon (available to buy in small packets at the supermarket)

Additional Vegetables can be added

Recipe

Fill a saucepan with vegetable stock and bring to the boil.

Leave on a medium heat

Cut the galangal in half and add it to the vegetable stock

Add the lemongrass, lime leaves and finally the chilli. If you want to add any additional vegetables, add them here.

Leave on a medium heat and slowly stir

Season with lime juice, salt and sugar.

Finally add the mushrooms. Dependent on the size, they can be put in as whole, or sliced into smaller pieces.

Turn off the heat, and stir for another 30 seconds - 1minute

Serve.