Thai Culinary Treasures


Noodles
• Pad Thai: A stir-fried rice noodle dish with a balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors, often containing shrimp or tofu.

• Pad See Ew: Wide rice noodles stir-fried with Chinese broccoli, egg, and a soy-based sauce.

• Khao Soi: A northern Thai dish of curry noodle soup with both boiled and fried noodles, often with chicken. 



Curries
• Green Curry: A spicy, creamy curry made with green chilies.

• Massaman Curry: A rich, mild, and sweet curry with influences from Persian and Indian cuisine.

• Panang Curry: A thick and rich red curry, often with chicken or beef, known for its complex flavor.

• Red Curry (Kaeng Phet): A spicy curry made with red chilies. 



Soups
• Tom Yum Goong: A hot and sour soup, most famously made with shrimp.

• Tom Kha Gai: A creamy coconut milk soup with chicken and a blend of galangal, lemongrass, and lime leaves.



Stir-Fries
• Pad Krapow: Stir-fried minced meat with holy basil, chili, and garlic, served over rice and often topped with a fried egg.

• Khao Pad: A classic fried rice dish made with egg, onion, and your choice of meat, seafood, or vegetables.

• Pineapple Fried Rice: Fragrant fried rice cooked with pineapple chunks and often paired with cashews, chicken, or shrimp.



Starters

• Som Tam: A spicy green papaya salad tossed in a tangy, sweet, and savory dressing.

• Thai Satay: Grilled meat skewers—typically chicken or pork—served with peanut sauce and a refreshing cucumber relish.

• Spring Rolls (Poh Pia Tod): Crispy deep-fried rolls filled with vegetables and sometimes meat.



Desserts
• Khao Niao Mamuang: Sweet sticky rice served with fresh mango and finished with a drizzle of coconut milk

• Khanom Krok: Bite-sized coconut pancakes that are delicately sweet with a hint of savory.


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