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Ask Rosa's Thai founder for her secrets to feeding a family well - win a £100 Rosa's Thai voucher

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MaddyMumsnet · 13/08/2026 10:03

Family mealtimes can be one of the best parts of the day... or one of the most chaotic. From juggling busy evenings and different appetites to encouraging children to try new flavours, it's something many parents are navigating every day.

If you've ever wondered how to make family meals feel a little less stressful, now's your chance to ask someone who's built a career around bringing people together over food.

Saiphin Moore, the founder of Rosa's Thai, is here to answer Mumsnetter’s questions on everything from encouraging adventurous eaters and introducing new flavours, to cooking quick midweek meals, getting children involved in the kitchen and creating enjoyable family mealtimes.

About Saiphin:
One of the UK's most-loved Thai chefs, Saiphin Moore is the co-founder of Rosa's Thai and mum of four. She grew up on a vegetable farm in the mountains of Khao Kho, northern Thailand, learning to cook alongside her mother and aunts and opening her first noodle shop aged just 14. That love of good food now lives on through Rosa's Thai and Lao Café. Mum of four, entrepreneur and author of two cookbooks, Saiphin stays true to the family-inspired flavours that started it all.

Everyone who posts a question on this thread by 3/9/26 will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Rosa's Thai voucher (T&Cs).

Ask Rosa's Thai founder for her secrets to feeding a family well - win a £100 Rosa's Thai voucher
Coinkidinki · 19/08/2026 18:22

Hello, Rosa. Have you any good recipes for a Remoska cooker?

Kentishbirdlife · 19/08/2026 18:55

Do you have any suggestions for vegetarian thai meals that are not curries? We love the papaya salad for example.

MassiveFoodie · 20/08/2026 09:50

I am vegetarian and my partner isn't. What is a quick dish to whip for dinner where we can separate out easily and add our own protein of choice?

OneCyanEagle · 20/08/2026 10:51

Do you have any plans to write a new recipe book and will there be any family/kids recipes in there/

TheAmusedLemur · 20/08/2026 19:41

When you were growing up, were children expected to eat what the family ate, or were meals adapted for them? Has that influenced how you fed your own family?

beeble347 · 20/08/2026 20:08

Can you recommend gluten free recipes for coeliacs?

What do home cooks get wrong when making Thai curry?

How can I possibly replicate the prawn panang?

marshj81 · 20/08/2026 20:47

My 10 year old daughter loves cooking and would like to try making a Thai meal for the family. Please could you recommend a dish or two that would be good for a beginner to cook?

DiaryDiaryOnTheWall · 20/08/2026 20:57

Can you recommend a good Thai curry paste recipe that I could make in bulk and freeze? (Is that even possible?)

Theimpossiblegirl · 20/08/2026 21:37

Do you have any recommendations for tasty Thai dishes that can be batch cooked?

KrillBrill · 20/08/2026 22:01

Can you recommend very low salt (for medical reason) recipes that are flavourful but also mild so suit kids and adults alike?

MrsHeeler · 20/08/2026 22:39

My kids love satay chicken and sticky rice but struggle with the sweetness in some thai curries/pad thai dishes.
What other thai dishes would you recommend for them to try?

Peacoconut · 20/08/2026 23:08

My daughter and I have different tastes. She’s autistic and likes beige kind of stuff but I like most of the Rosa’s menu. Can be a struggle at meal times as I don’t want to make two different meals . You may not know but do you have an idea on what is your most popular dishes for autistic children?

BezandMani · 21/08/2026 09:12

I love mango sticky rice but I've not had any other Thai desserts, what's another Thai desert you would recommend?

Haleyscomets · 22/08/2026 13:05

For me - it's what cut of meat to use - thigh or breast meat - how to keep it moist and tender when cooking pls.

Leo800 · 27/08/2026 16:01

Which Thai dishes would you recommend to introduce children to Thai food?

LouisCatorze · 28/08/2026 13:46

What is your favourite Thai dish to cook?

viques · 28/08/2026 13:50

What are the top three seasonings or ingredients you would suggest a beginner wannabe and vegetarian Thai cook should buy?

clopper · 28/08/2026 21:50

Hi is there any Thai food which would be good to cook in an air fryer? I’m trying to use mine a bit more

Sunnydaysawaited · 28/08/2026 21:54

Can you suggest some good thai desserts that are easy to make

Iocanepowder · 28/08/2026 22:12

Other than thai curry, is there another dish you can recommend as a mid-week family meal that would also be good for young children of 5 and under, that is also good to make?

Also, is there a recipe you can think of that would be fun to cook with my kids and let them help?

Wafalaman · 28/08/2026 22:14

What Thai meal would you cook for a fanily with different spice level needs in the middle of the week when you don't have much time to prep, but want to be healthy and not depend too much on preprepped sauces etc

Peekachewy · 29/08/2026 07:42

What would be your go to meal for me to make to encourage my autistic son to try Thai food? He has such a small amounts of food he will currently eat

PotofPens1 · 29/08/2026 08:27

I'm a single mum. How do I manage to ensure I get to eat healthy interesting food, feed the world's pickiest children and not end up spending hours cooking/end up with loads of leftovers?

Smile13 · 29/08/2026 19:39

In our family of two adults and two teens, we have two vegetarians, and two meat-eaters (who like to eat meat..), can you suggest any meals that can be easily adapted to suit both choices? Thank you!

SlipperyLizard · 29/08/2026 19:46

What’s your favourite family friendly dish with lots of vegetables that isn’t vegetarian?