Thai Cuisine and Culture: Boat Noodles
One of my favorite Thai dishes of late has been the legendary Guai Dtiaw Rua, or boat noodle soup. Please allow me to elaborate….. ก๋วย เตี๋ยกว, or gawai/guai dtiaw, is often thought of as being something of Chinese origins, but…
Fish Sauce – The Original Ketchup
Fish sauce is an amazing and versatile condiment with a surprisingly rich history that probably hits closer to home than you’d expect. Ketchup was actually based on fish sauce which was found by explorers in what is now Malaysia where…
What in the World is That? – Part 1
If you ever been to Thailand you’ve probably had the same experience when you came upon your first market. Smells and colors and bits of animals that you had thought were extinct, broths and curries, fried creatures great and small…
Thai Noodles – Taste the Difference
Hi there! Let’s talk again about food. Here is a list of Thai noodle dishes that will always tell you, I miss you Thailand! Pad Thai Dry and light bodied, having a fresh, intricate, well balanced taste. It’s delicious! Gui-tiaw Rua…
Som Tam – Green Papaya Salad
Som Tam is one of the most ubiquitous foods in Thailand. Its ubiquity is no doubt bolstered by its social significance. Because, you see, to many Thai people som tam is much more than just a side dish or appetizer….
Kraphong Fish – Fried Fish with Sauce
Thai cuisine wants not for delectable preparations of fish, but this should come as no surprise for a country that has so much coastline and endless inland waterways. Fish and seafood are fundamental parts of Thai cuisine from the bottom…
More Weird food of Thailand – Insect dishes
Every country has its own culinary culture and Thailand is no exception. Food habits of the people here have been influenced by the locally available food materials. But if you are visiting Thailand for the first time, you are bound…
Weird food of Thailand
Thai cuisine has gained worldwide acclaim and is today served in some of the best restaurants of the world. In addition, there are several Thai dishes – some of which are great favorites of the locals – which you will…
