Joanna James
Thai food needs no introduction. The flavoursome goodness of Thai cuisine is well known in every nook and corner of the world. There are plenty of choices when it comes to Thai food and here are some of the popular options.
Gaeng Keow Wan Kai is a ravishing green chicken curry that comes with tender chicken, eggplant, bamboo shoots, Thai basil and of course green chillies, which is made into a thick paste mixed with coconut milk. A handful of other herbs and roots that are popular in Thai cuisines go into the dish as well. Since there is plenty of gravy it is usually served as an accompaniment to a bowl of rice. This is a dish you can enjoy at the best Bangkok restaurants and street vendors too. The flavour will, of course, vary a bit.
Tom Yum Goon is one of the most popular seafood soups in Thai cuisine. The bold aroma of lemongrass, kaffir, shallots, chillies, along with prawns and mushrooms gives it's a ravishing flavour that everyone loves. It's a versatile dish that can be enjoyed during any meal time. The sour and spicy flavour of Tom Yum simply screams Thai Cuisine!
When you are in Thailand it is impossible not to try a juicy sate during a meal, since it is available in almost every eatery in town. Satay in Thailand is basically skewered and grilled meats served with a spicy sauce. You can use chicken, mutton, beef, pork, fish, eggs or tofu according to your tastes. In Bali, you find their own variant called Sate Lilit, which is made with minced beef, pork, chicken and sometimes even turtle meat! To make Thai Satey you can pick the meat of your liking along with bamboo or lemongrass skewers. You would need tamarind paste, warm water, garlic cloves, peeled shallots, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and some oil and of course salt to taste to marinate the meat.
This is undoubtedly the most commonly available Thai dish around the world. Even in Thailand, whether you are staying at Avani+ Riverside Bangkok hotel or a motel, you are sure to see this dish on the menu. It's a noodle dish which is stir-fried with beansprout, egg and onions The dish has accompaniments such as fish sauce, chilli paste, ground peanuts which enhances the overall flavour of the meal.
Fried rice is typically served in best Bangkok restaurants and small eateries. Even though fried rice is served everywhere in the world the authentic flavour of the dish can only be savoured when you have it in Thailand! Fried rice is a mishmash of seafood along with carrots, shallots, and leeks stir-fried with rice. The dish is served with a slice of cucumber, lime and a small cup of chilli and vinegar.
This is one of the best meat salads you'll every taste. The salad consists of a mix on shallots, coriander, lime, mint leaves, dried, and beef strips. This is a refreshing salad that can be enjoyed as a single dish or with noodles or rice.
Pad Krapow Moo Saap is fried basil with pork. It's a single plate dish that is served for lunch or dinnertime. This rice dish is made in a hot wok with basil leaves, chilli, green beans, soy sauce, and cubed pork. The dish is usually topped with a fried egg and is served with steamed white rice.
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