MINNEAPOLIS - Sawatdee restaurants in the Twin Cities are ringing in the Thai New Year with traditional Songkran Water festival over two nights. The annual event embraces goodwill, love and compassion as the New Year begins.
Sawtdee owner Supenn Harrison and her daughters Cyndy and Jenny will host their annual Songkran celebration over two nights, Tuesday, April 17 and Wednesday, April 18. In addition to dinner specials, there will be a traditional Thai dance show starting at 7 pm each evening. Seating for dinner begins at 5:30 pm. Reservations are encouraged.
Sawatdee Minneapolis--612-338-6451
Sawatdee St. Paul--651-528-7106
Sawatdee sweet and sour dipping sauce
courtesy of Supenn Harrison
2 C White Vinegar
1 1/2 C of sugar
1 1/2 C of Catsup
1T Red Chili Sauce
1 C Water
1. Combine all ingredients in bowl until well blended
2. Serve in individual dipping cups
3. Store any leftover sauce in refrigerator for future use
MAKES 4 CUPS
MINNEAPOLIS--The Thai new year is celebrated
Sawatdee peanut and fish dipping sauce
courtesy of Supenn Harrison
1 1/2 C White Vinegar
1 C of Sugar
1/2 C of fish sauce
1/2 cup crushed Peanuts
1. Mix together first 3 ingredients until dissolved
2. Sprinkle in crushed peanuts just before serving
MAKES 3 1/2 CUPS
