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9.28.2023
Quick and Easy Recipe: Homemade Rice Paper Chips
Craving a speedy and satisfying snack? Look no further than these homemade Rice Paper Chips. With just three ingredients, you'll whip up a delightful treat in no time Read More
7/1/19
Not only is coconut milk an ingredient in many traditional Asian meals, it’s also a critical component of many newer, trending foods. Some turn to coconut milk as part of a low-sugar, high-fat diet (like Keto) or as a substitute for dairy. Whatever the reason you choose coconut milk, there’s no denying its unique flavor and wonderful texture. Here are some of our favorite coconut milk recipe ideas. Read More
9.1.2022
Microwave Coconut Sticky Rice With Mango
9.1.2022
The Next Dish You Have To Try Features This Noodle
7.1.2022
Palm Sugar
Palm sugar is made of sap that comes from coconut palm trees. Its taste has a slight caramel flavor and is a popular ingredient in Asian cooking. Compared to substitute sweeteners, palm sugar is considered a healthier alternative, due to its production involving minimal processing with no added chemicals. Many of the plant-based vitamins and minerals, which can benefit your body, are retained in the sweetener since it is unfiltered. Read More
5.16.2022
Health Benefits and Recipes for Coconut Milk
Coconut milk has a variety of uses, offers numerous health benefits, and is a tasty dairy-free alternative. Coconut milk is the thick liquid you get when you blend coconut meat with water and strain it. It contains one-third of the calories found in cow’s milk, and half of the fat! It also has the lowest carbohydrate content of all non-dairy milks. Read More
3.1.2022
History and Benefits of Lychee
Not only does Lychee have a delicious taste and texture, but the fruits are packed full of vitamins and antioxidants that offer several health benefits. This month we are going to be discussing some insightful information you may not already know about this exotic fruit! Read More
1.26.2022
Not Your Traditional Rice Paper Recipes
Most commonly used for spring rolls, rice paper is an Asian kitchen must-have. Believe it or not, rice paper can be used in a variety of unique ways for all types of dishes. From appetizers and salads to pasta dishes and desserts, we want to tell you about some creative ways to use rice paper more often in your kitchen below! Read More
11.2.2021
What is Palm Sugar?
Alternative sugars, like palm sugar, have become increasingly popular in recent years and are now becoming more widely available to shoppers. Palm sugar is considered a natural sweetener and comes from the sap of palm flowers. You’ll find recipes that feature palm sugar often come from Southeast Asian countries like Thailand. Read More
9.1.2021
6 Delicious Ways to Use a Bottle of Fish Sauce
Based on just the name alone, fish sauce may not sound like the most appetizing condiment. But, there’s certainly a reason it's a liquid seasoning staple in kitchens all across the globe. You may have heard that it's a main ingredient in many Southeast Asian recipes, but what is it really? And how can you best put a bottle of fish sauce to good use? Read More
7.1.2021
How To Make Authentic Homemade Pho
Families all over the world love a delicious bowl of pho and you’ve likely seen the rise in popularity of the dish over the last several years. But what is it about this aromatic soup dish that so many people crave? Read More
6.16.2021
Exciting Announcement: Four Elephants Products Now at Sprouts!
If you’re a lover of our Organic Coconut Milk, we’ve got some exciting news for you! You can now purchase this pantry staple at Sprouts locations nationwide. Sprouts Farmers Market is an organic grocery store that has been making high-quality, fresh foods accessible to all since 1943. Sprouts shoppers can enjoy a unique grocery shopping experience with a thoughtfully curated selection of better-for-you products and fresh produce. Read More
4.1.2021
5 Unexpected Uses For Coconut Milk
At Four Elephants Foods, we’re committed to providing families with excellent, authentic, and delicious pantry staples. All of our Asian foods are made with ingredients you can feel good about eating without having to sacrifice on flavor. Whether you’re cooking for one, or making a spread for friends and family, you deserve the highest quality products to make your culinary dreams a reality. Let us help you bring them to life. Read More
1.28.2021
Authentic Dishes You Love Made With the Ingredients You Deserve
At Four Elephants Foods, we’re committed to providing families with excellent, authentic, and delicious pantry staples. All of our Asian foods are made with ingredients you can feel good about eating without having to sacrifice on flavor. Whether you’re cooking for one, or making a spread for friends and family, you deserve the highest quality products to make your culinary dreams a reality. Let us help you bring them to life. Read More
12.23.2020
3 Ways To Enjoy A Lychee Cocktail
While lychee is a great touch to any dessert or salad, or even a snack on its own, one of lychee’s biggest claims to fame is in the cocktail. Here are a few recipe ideas for your celebrations. Read More
11.30.2020
Four Elephants is proud to introduce lychee fruit to our lineup! In every can, you’ll find premium lychee that is certified non-GMO, gluten-free, peeled, pitted, in syrup, and ready to eat! Because lychee is new to a lot of North Americans, this post will help demystify this food that we find so delicious. Read More
10.30.2020
We’ve all been there. You make a big batch of rice for a meal only to have loads of leftover rice, but none of the protein and veggies you cooked to go with it. It’s not a problem. There are a number of recipes that work best with day-old rice. Read More
9.30.20
Tom Ka Gai is a traditional coconut milk soup originating from Thailand that means boiled galangal chicken soup. Read More
9.2.20
Pho is a popular, and complex, soup comprised of broth, noodles, and beef (typically) or shrimp or chicken (less often) with a few garnishes on top. Read More
7.29.20
A noodle is not just a noodle. With dozens of Asian cuisines in the world, there are also dozens of types of noodles ranging in length, thickness, ingredients, flavor, and more. Read More
6.30.20
Coconut milk smoothies are a great alternative to dairy milk smoothies. They bring a lot of flavor and will fill you up, too. Read More
6.15.20
Vermicelli noodles are long and similar to spaghetti noodles, but they are thinner. At least they are in the USA. In Italy, vermicelli is sometimes thicker. Read More
4.30.20
In this comparison chart we feature a variety of rices to give you get a sense of how white rice, brown rice, black rice, red rice, basmati rice, and jasmine rice all differ. You can see there are quite a few similarities, too. Read More
3.31.20
Rice pudding is a classic dessert, but it is overdone. Why not try other rice desserts that can be just as good and give you that variety you’re craving? Read More
2.28.19
Four Elephants offers 100% Thai Hom Mali Rice, which is sourced from one of the best growing regions in Thailand. We prefer Jasmine rice because it is long grain and only slightly sticky. There are many ways to prepare Jasmine rice, which we've highlighted here. Read More
1.28.19
A fish sauce marinade works wonders on any protein, especially for meats that can dry out easily like beef and chicken. Not only do you enhance all those existing flavors, but you also add another flavor dimension that only fish sauce can give you. Read More
12.27.19
Pad Thai is a universally-loved dish filled with sweet and savory flavors. When you have Four Elephants Rice Noodles and Fish Sauce to work with, you create an authentic meal, too. Read More
11.26.19
Rice paper is more imporant for texture than it is for flavor, because like in any good dish, texture is part of a well-rounded culinary experience. Plus, it makes spring rolls easy to make. Read More
10.28.19
Four Elephants Rice Paper has only four ingredients (rice flour, tapioca, filtered water, and salt). It requires very little processing to create this low-calorie food that is ideal for spring rolls and a whole lot more. Read More
9.17.19
Smoothies are always in season and always in style. They are an excellent way to pack in the protein, fats, and fruit and veggies you need to feel energized and satiated. Really, all you need is a good blender and a high-quality base (like dairy milk, yogurt, or in this case, coconut milk), and you are ready to go. Read More
7.1.19
Not only is coconut milk an ingredient in many traditional Asian meals, it’s also a critical component of many newer, trending foods. Some turn to coconut milk as part of a low-sugar, high-fat diet (like Keto) or as a substitute for dairy. Whatever the reason you choose coconut milk, there’s no denying its unique flavor and wonderful texture. Read More
6.15.19
Fish sauce is an Asian cuisine staple. It is used as a seasoning in a variety of foods such as dressings, marinades, soups, and more. Many use it as an alternative to soy sauce, too. We like to think of it as an all-purpose sauce! Read More
6.1.19
Four Elephants believes in protecting the non-GMO food supply, and that’s why have chosen to have our products third-party verified to meet the standards of The Non-GMO Project, the market leader for GMO avoidance and one of the fastest growing labels in the retail sector. Read More