Joanna James
Thailand’s largest rainforested, mountainous island, Phuket, in the majestic Andaman Sea, is undoubtedly a dream destination brimming with tropical idyll. Adding to your bliss is a variety of authentically Thai classics and delicacies, sure to unleash the foodie in you. Come, indulge and savour.
Pad Thai might be the least authentic dish to savour on your island getaway, but it sure does make for the perfect start for all foreign taste buds embarking on an exploration of Thai cuisine. The world-renowned dish of the Southeast Asian nation that hardly needs any introduction, Pad Thai is a stir-fried rice noodle dish popularly served as a street food all across the country, including the island of Phuket. Flat rice noodles mixed with shrimp, peanuts, scrambled eggs, bean sprouts and often also a meat of your choice (mostly chicken or pork) give you, sweet, sour and salty intricately combined, Pad Thai.
For those foodies craving something authentically Thai, Malang Tod is as authentic as it gets. A wide variety of fried insects lay on street side stalls, inviting you to take your pick from fried crickets and beetles to worms and grasshoppers. After a sprinkling of pepper and a dip in the tangy fish or soy sauce, let your taste buds revel in the nutty, salty and crunchy flavour and get in on the “adventurous” savouring.
A traditional Thai dessert to top off your traditional Thai meal, Khao Niao Mamuang is an authentic dessert in Thailand, popular among tourists and locals alike. No matter where you go on the idyllic Thai island, you can find this delicious dessert being served at almost all restaurants in Phuket, including the likes offered by properties such as Anantara Layan Phuket Resort. Mango sticky rice, as many travellers to Phuket know, it is an unmissable treat to be had on your holiday.
“Tom” for the boiling process and “Yum” to express “mixed”, Tom Yum is one of the most popular dishes and a family of Thai soups relished throughout the country. Hot, spicy, sour and wonderfully aromatic, a bowl of delightful Tom Yum will treat more than just your taste buds; it delights your soul. Lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal (Thailand’s ginger), lime juice, fish sauce, and hot chilli peppers, all coming together in a flavourful broth, it is a delicacy not to be missed on your island getaway.
One of the easiest and simplest dishes of Thai cuisine is also one of the most delectable classics the Southeast Asian nation has to offer you. Som Tam uses thinly cut stripes of unripe green papaya, mixed with long beans, tomatoes, and roasted peanuts. The secret ingredient of the dish that gives its unique flavour is a tangy sauce made with garlic, chilli, fish sauce, dried shrimp, palm sugar, and tamarind juice, where all other ingredients are mixed in.
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