With lots of veggies, spices, and of course heaps of peanut sauce, there's a lot to love about Thai cuisine. But the best part? It's SO vegan and vegetarian friendly! Here are 20 delicious vegan Thai recipes you need to try!
I'm about to make a bold statement: Thai food is my absolute favorite. I have lots of favorites (so much good food in the world!) but I'm pretty sure Thai is up there at the top.
So, what's so special about Thai cuisine? First off, so much flavor! It's all about the spices, and delicious Thai dishes come in both mild and spicy varieties, but all are full of flavor. And the richness. With loads of peanuts, cashews and coconut milk, Thai cuisine always feels like a super indulgent treat.
But what I love the most is how so many Thai dishes are either vegan by default or easily veganized.
Watch out though — lots of seemingly vegan Thai dishes you'll see on restaurant menus actually contain fish sauce or shrimp paste other non-vegan seasonings. Red my guide to vegan Thai cuisine to get the full details. Or just cook your own Thai food. Here are 20 delicious vegan Thai recipes to get started with!
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- Golden Spring Vegetable Thai Curry
- Northern Style Thai Coconut Soup
- Thai Massaman Curry with Sweet Potatoes and Tofu
- Vegan Pad Thai
- Thai Red Curry
- Thai Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
- Thai Lemongrass Soup
- Seitan Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
- Tofu & Eggplant Red Curry Stir-Fry (Pad-Ped)
- Thai Mango Sticky Rice Summer Rolls
- Vegan Pad See Ew
- Vegan Green Curry with Tofu & Veggies
- Thai Pumpkin Soup
- Thai Basil Fried Rice
- Tofu Satay
- Vegan Drunken Noodles
- Thai Green Papaya Salad with Tofu
- Red Curry Noodle Soup
- Vegan Panang Curry
- Thai Basil Tofu Stir-Fry
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This spin on yellow curry packs in the veggies, with asparagus, bell peppers and golden potatoes. Feel free to switch it up by using your favorites, or whatever happens to be in season. Get the recipe here.
Spicy Thai red curry paste is the perfect way to season up this creamy coconut milk-based soup from Choosing Chia. Get the recipe here.
With lots of spices and a heavy hit of peanut butter, massaman curry is a proven crowd pleaser. This vegan curry puts a twist on traditional versions with the inclusion of sweet potatoes. Get the recipe here.
This vegan pad Thai is packed with flavor and delicious veggies. It tastes like it came from your favorite Thai restaurant, but is really easy to make at home. Get the recipe here.
I couldn't call a collection of vegan Thai recipes complete without everyone's favorite! Red curry packs in the heat and goes great with crispy tofu and veggies in this easy recipe. Get the recipe here.
Crispy veggies and fresh herbs make these healthy spring rolls from Yummy Mummy Kitchen as pretty as they are delicious. Get the recipe here.
This refreshing soup is made with a gingery lemongrass broth, tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes. It's full of flavor and light enough to be enjoyed year round. Get the recipe here.
Yes, this dish is vegan! Seitan makes an amazing meat substitute in these spicy Thai skewers from Sunny Side Hanne. Get the recipe here.
Red curry paste and a splash of coconut milk serve as a spicy stir-fry sauce in this easy vegan spin on a Thai favorite. Get the recipe here.
Like savory summer rolls? It's time to try this sweet version from Quite Good Food. These rolls are stuffed with fresh mint, juicy mango slices, and creamy coconut rice. Get the recipe here.
Chinese broccoli and super high heat are the keys to packing this noodle stir-fry with smoky, savory flavor. You'll want to make this one again and again! Get the recipe here.
Cilantro, basil and jalapeño peppers pack the flavor into the homemade vegan green curry paste that's used to season up this spicy stew. Get the recipe here.
This Thai curry flavored pumpkin soup is so scrumptious, and couldn't be easier to whip up. Get the recipe here.
This delicious main dish is made with lemongrass marinated, skewered tofu and served with luscious peanut dipping sauce. Cook it in the oven, or head outside and throw in on the grill when it's warm out! Get the recipe here.
This dish gets it's name from the fact that it's super spicy... the idea being that you need to seriously guzzle whatever beverage you're enjoying with your meal to kill the heat. Get the recipe here.
Be sure to use unripe (green) papaya for this salad: it needs to be nice and firm so you can shred it. Recipe from May I Have That Recipe. Get the recipe here.
This soup is comforting, full of flavor, and can be on the table in about thirty minutes! Get the recipe here.
Panang curry is similar to red curry, but with the addition of some peanut butter. So basically the best idea ever. This vegan version is packed with veggies and pan-fried tofu. SO GOOD! Get the recipe here.
You can't beat a good tofu stir-fry for dinner, but if you really want to take your stir-fry to the next level, add some Thai basil. Total flavor-bomb! Get the recipe here.
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I made asil fried rice recipe, taste was so good.
Thank you Alyssa for all the wonderful vegan dishes. I use your recipes all the time and my husbands loves them too!
Thanks so much Maria! I'm so glad you're enjoying them!
Hi, all of these recipes look great! Can you do a best Japanese vegan recipes post?
Thank you! I will add vegan Japanese recipes to my list - thanks for the idea!
I am completely inspired to have a Thai themed summer party now. My boy is currently in Thailand living in a monastery and out of contact for a few months. Each morning he and another monk walk (barefoot) through the countryside to a village where they are given a bit of food to take back to the other two monks.
Thank you for including my Seitan Satay recipe. xox
That's so cool! I hope to make it to Thailand some day. :) And your seitan satay sounds absolutely delicious!!