Introduction of Thai food culture
Because of their Buddhist background, Thais avoid using large pieces of animal meat. Large pieces of meat are chopped and mixed with herbs and spices. Traditional cooking methods in Thailand are steaming, roasting or barbecuing. Influenced by China, the methods of frying, frying and frying were introduced. Since17th century, cooking methods have been influenced by Portugal, Netherlands, France and Japan. /kloc-In the late 7th century, Portuguese missionaries got used to the taste of South American red pepper, so they introduced red pepper into Thai food.
Thais are very good at "Siam-Yi Shi" foreign cooking methods and substitute some ingredients. Butter used in Indian diet was replaced by coconut oil, and coconut juice replaced other dairy products. Reduce the use of too strong pure spices and increase fresh herbs, such as lemongrass and galangal. Finally, use less spices in Thai curry and increase the use of fresh herbs. Usually, people know that Thai curry is very spicy, but it lasts for a short time, while other curries are very spicy and last for a long time. Thai food is served not in a certain order, but at once, so that diners can enjoy the flavor of complementary combination.
A complete Thai dish should include a soup, a curry with seasoning, fish and vegetables. Salads with spices can replace curry dishes. Soup can also be spicy, but curry should be replaced with something that is not spicy. Every dish, whole rice, taste and ingredients should be coordinated.
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Thailand's spa industry is forming a unique, fresh and energetic Thai style, a truly fashionable and healthy diet.
Ancient healthy food usually refers to lettuce and carrots on the plate, and now they have entered the ranks of SPA healthy cuisine. However, today, the chefs of Thai SPA cuisine found many fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs in the garden, and processed them and appeared on the dining table.
Thai cuisine is one of the best cuisines in the world, and it is also the most innovative cuisine in Asia in terms of quality and production methods. Now, those healthy foods are replacing the traditional Thai cooking methods, and guests can expect some very special foods.
For those rare SPA foods, Andrew, the leader of health food, unveiled a myth: unlike vegetarianism, some raw materials are not used to cook "fish" and "meat". In any case, healthy food is usually combined with many vegetables to balance the demand for protein. The chef's innovation is to cook vegetables, fruits and herbs with delicious fish and meat into healthy food.
SPA cuisine is healthy and nutritious, which integrates the three basic elements of cooking: reducing fat, reducing salt and reducing blood sugar into simple health.
SPA cooking is to choose organic raw materials, such as cooking dishes with fruits and vegetables, instead of unhealthy foods that change the taste and color of raw materials with monosodium glutamate, soda and food coloring. Instead, healthy and nutritious materials, such as pure olive oil, apple juice, herbs and sea salt, can enhance the taste of dishes and have medicinal effects.
Food preparation is very important. It is absolutely forbidden to fry and use the microwave oven. Food should be baked, fried and steamed.
With the above main guidelines, it is not surprising that the SPA industry in Thailand has developed rapidly. Chefs have their own unique views on the understanding of SPA cuisine.
The composition of Thai food
It may be appetizers, side dishes, side dishes, and/or pre-dinner snacks, including spring rolls, barbecue strips, and vanilla popcorn cakes, which embodies the interesting and creative character of Thai people.
salad
What matters is the coordination of various flavors and the taste of herbs. The main tastes are sour, sweet and salty. According to the texture and occasion of meat, the degree of spicy is different.
Ordinary dishes
A sweet and sour dish, a soft egg and a stir-fried dish are a complete meal.
Dipping sauce
It's a little complicated to dip it in. With vegetables and meat, it can be used as the main course of a meal. When the dipping sauce is thin, it can be designed as a salad. The special simple dipping sauce is made of red pepper, garlic, shrimp, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar and shrimp sauce.
soup
On average, each person should have a soup and rice for a meal. Traditional Thai soup is unique because it has more flavor and ingredients than other foods.
Curry dishes
Most non-Thai curries consist of powdered or dried spices, but the main ingredient of Thai curries is fresh herbs. Simple curry paste includes dried Chili, onion and shrimp paste. More complicated curries include garlic, galangal, coriander root, lemon grass, lime peel and pepper seeds.
A dish
It is a complete meal in itself, including rice and noodles, such as Khaoh Pat and Thai fried rice.
dessert
The meal would not be complete without Thai dessert. Desserts after meals are very sweet, and they are especially popular after meals, with a strong flavor of spices and herbs.
How to eat and order Thai food
Thai food uses forks and spoons. Even if there is only one dish, such as fried rice with meat or roasted duck rice, cut it into small pieces or blocks, and avoid using a knife. Spoons are used to send food to the mouth.
It is best to eat Thai food in groups of two or more people, mainly because the more people eat, the more food they order. Generally speaking, two people order three dishes, three people order four dishes, and so on. Diners choose what they need from shared dishes, usually adding it to their own rice. Soup is enjoyed with rice. Don't order soup separately, but enjoy it with other dishes. And don't order spicy food alone. Spicy dishes should be "neutralized" with mild dishes to avoid discomfort caused by being too spicy.
The ideal Thai food is a harmonious combination of spicy, sweet and sour, with good color, flavor and taste. A typical Thai dish should include a soup (maybe bitter gourd stuffed with minced pork), a steamed dish (mussels in curry sauce), a stir-fried dish (fish and ginger), a hot salad (beef slices with lettuce, onion, red pepper, mint and lemon juice) and various dipping seasonings. There are desserts and/or fresh fruits after meals, such as mango, durian, pineapple, papaya, grapes or melon.