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Kaeng
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Khaoniew Somtum
Kaiyang |
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Thai food is internationally famous and widely known for being
hot and spicy due to the fact that almost all Thai food is cooked
with basic ingredients such as garlic, chilies, lime juice, lemon
grass, ginger, pepper, basil leaf and fresh leaf. Thai cuisine
is known for its unique particular tastes- spicy, sour, and sweet.
Thai food varies from region to region. For example, sticky rice
is more popular in the North and Northeast than steamed rice.
Food in the Northeast is hot, salty and sour. By contrast, food
in the South is very hot and salty.
Thai food is currently gaining worldwide popularity- especially
the exotic Tom Yum Koong. Visitors who have tried this exotic
Thai Tom Yum will never forget to order it again whenever this
favorite dish is available.
As Thais, we take a special pride in our cuisine and would like
to recommend some popular dishes.
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Tomyumgoong |
Tomkhakai |
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Springrolls |
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Thai
Fruit |
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Thailand is a paradise for fruit lovers- especially tropical
fruit lovers. There is a large variety of delicious fruits
that grow both seasonally and all-year round. A diverse selection
of fruits is easily found at numerous fruit shops, supermarkets,
street vendors, and markets. Thai fruit is planted in all
parts of Thailand, and their diversity and taste are known
the world over. Thai people like to eat fresh fruit. Besides,
they are also used in making desserts, fruit juices, and other
foodstuffs.
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Khanom
Thai or Thai dessert
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Thai desserts have been
an integral part of Thai cuisine for long time and the
recipes have been passed on from generation to generation.
As Thai people are quite articulate, Thai desserts are
made in many colors, shapes, and patterns.
At present, Thai desserts can be found in almost
all markets, pastry shops, and restaurants. The main
ingredients are coconuts, flour, sugar, and eggs.
They are often served with decorative flowers like
jasmine and rose- both known for their aromatic and
sweet qualities.
Thai people like to have dessert after a main course.
Thai dessert or Khanom Thai is always used in Buddhist
festivals or ceremonies such as weddings, and merit
making ceremonies. Thai people believe that some Thai
desserts are blessed and can bring happiness and prosperity
to people.
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