Thai cuisine is a harmonious blend of Southeast Asian traditions and flavors characterized by strongly flavored dishes in which not only the spiciness stands out, but also in each dish a balance is sought between the fundamental senses of taste with sweet, salty, sour and sometimes bitter nuances that make Thai cuisine one of the richest and Thailand a paradise for those who love good food!

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Thai cuisine is one of the main attractions of the country and an important part of its culture.

Here are some of the most famous recipes that have made Thai cuisine known all over the world and that you cannot miss.

Khao Pad  

Rice is one of the basic ingredients that can never be missing. In Thailand, the jasmine variety is used. In fact, “eat” in Thai is Kin Khao which literally means to eat rice.

An ideal dish for beginners is Khao Pad, Thai-style fried rice. There are an infinite number of versions prepared with different types of meat or seafood and vegetables, the most widespread is fried rice with chicken, Khao Pad Kai a simple and delicious dish that is always liked.

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Pad Thai  

Pad Thai is one of the most well-known dishes of Thai cuisine and indispensable for both locals and foreigners that can be enjoyed anywhere in the country and that you can’t miss during your trip.

There are many versions and recipes of Pad Thai for all tastes depending on the area of Thailand where it is prepared, combining sweet, sour and salty nuances with a surprising texture and flavor.

It is a stir-fry of noodles or rice noodles that are fried with egg, seasoned with palm sugar, tamarind paste and fish sauce, accompanied by tofu and some vegetables such as chives and to complete its flavor prawns, shrimp, chicken or pork. It is served with some lime slices, fresh bean sprouts, dried chili powder and crushed roasted peanuts to taste.

Tom Yum  

Thailand’s most famous soup, Tom Yum with its blend of aromas and flavors, will not leave you indifferent. It is usually made with prawns (Kung), flavored with coriander and ginger, citrus nuances of lemongrass and lime, a sweet point with palm sugar and not forgetting the spicy chili that characterizes Thai cuisine.

There are also versions with different ingredients such as chicken, fish or squid and made with and without coconut milk. It is a real pleasure for the senses!

Poh Piah  

Thai-style spring rolls are one of the most popular appetizers. It is a dish with influences from Vietnamese cuisine but very typical in Thai cuisine. The spring rolls recipes are very common throughout Asia, but each country has its different versions and in Thailand they are prepared in a very characteristic way.

Thai rolls can be filled with different ingredients. The most common are soy noodles, bean sprouts, vegetables and chicken but can be made with pork, shrimp or tofu. Once these ingredients are fried, they get a crunchy texture on the outside that contrasts with the soft and delicious inside filling. This is a dish that is not spicy and is accompanied by different sauces such as sweet and sour, chilli sauce, sweet or peanut sauce.

Mango Sticky Rice  

It is the traditional dessert par excellence in Thailand and is usually liked by everyone. The main ingredients are ripe mango, peeled and sliced, accompanied by white glutinous or sticky rice, better known as sticky rice, bathed in coconut milk and sugar. g

It is advisable to learn some basic Thai words and phrases that will be very useful, pork (Muu), chicken (Kai), beef (Nua), prawns (Kung), seafood (Ta-lee) and remember to indicate the level of spiciness, in Thai is Pet, if you do not want spicy Mai Pet, little Pet Noi and a lot of Pet Mak.

Thailand has an infinity of street food stalls where you can enjoy authentic street food and restaurants with a great value for money to enjoy one of the best cuisines in the world.