Thai cuisine is internationally renowned and has a legion of fans, both spicy and mild.
When it comes to Thai food, there are a few dishes that are deeply rooted in people's hearts. Curry fried crab, green papaya salad, tom yum soup, etc. are must-try for tourists; of course, delicious and affordable roadside snacks are not to be missed.
Thai cuisine is internationally renowned and has a legion of fans, both spicy and mild.
Thai cuisine is mainly divided into four major cuisines, namely Northern Thai cuisine, Northeastern Thai cuisine, Thai Chinese cuisine and Southern Thai cuisine.
The ingredients used in various places are often influenced by neighboring countries. For example, Southern Thai cuisine uses coconut milk and fresh turmeric as much as Malay cuisine, while Northeastern Thai cuisine uses lime juice just like Laos cuisine.
When it comes to Thai food, there are a few dishes that are deeply rooted in people's hearts. Curry fried crab, green papaya salad, tom yum soup, etc. are must-try for tourists; of course, delicious and affordable roadside snacks are not to be missed.
The following are 18 Thai delicacies that are popular among travelers, ranging from street snacks to classic Thai meals, to satisfy all discerning taste buds.
Fried crab with curry ?Picture: Stir-fried crab with curry.
Stir-fried crab with curry is a very popular Thai dish. Diced red crab is stir-fried with side dishes, curry and various spices to highlight the umami flavor and elasticity of the crab meat.
The fried crab curry at Jianxing Restaurant in Bangkok is the most popular dish among tourists. Many restaurants in Phuket and Chiang Mai also serve this dish.
If you like curry and crab, you must try it.
Green papaya salad ?Picture: Thai green papaya salad.
Green papaya salad is a favorite appetizer among Thai people.
It tastes sour and sweet in the mouth, and then uses chili to bring out the crispy texture of green papaya, combined with the chewy texture of lettuce and peanut particles, which makes people appetizing as soon as they eat it.
Traditionally, fish sauce, shrimp paste, garlic, etc. are added for seasoning.
This dish is a must-have at roadside stalls and restaurants everywhere in Thailand. The recipe and taste at stalls are more traditional, while most of the dishes in restaurants have been improved to suit the tastes of tourists.
Tom Yum Soup ?Picture: Tom Yum Soup.
Tom Yum Goong soup is one of Thailand's gourmet business cards. It is very common in Thailand. Ordinary people often drink this soup at home and can also eat it in large and small restaurants.
In the name of this soup, "Tom Yum" means hot and sour, and "Gong" means shrimp. When translated, it actually means hot and sour shrimp soup. You can also replace the shrimp with other seafood and meat.
Tom Yum soup looks relatively light, but it actually tastes spicy. However, after getting used to it, many people will never forget it.
Coconut Chicken Soup ?Picture: Sweet and rich coconut chicken soup.
by Buleixingjiming's delicious and nutritious coconut milk chicken soup is an authentic Thai dish.
Coconut milk is a commonly used ingredient in Thailand. Use coconut milk as the soup base to stew chicken, add mushrooms, tomatoes and other side dishes to increase the flavor, and then use galangal, lemongrass, coriander, chili pepper, fish sauce, lime juice and other ingredients
Soft and sweet.
Once you take a sip, the sweet and rich taste is unforgettable.
However, some people are not used to sweet soups, so you can choose according to your own situation.
Curry Noodles Picture: Chiang Mai’s most distinctive noodles.
Curry noodles, also known as Chiang Mai noodles, are the representative of northern Thai cuisine and one of the favorite breakfasts of people in northern Thailand. This kind of noodles can be eaten in almost all restaurants in northern Thailand.
Curry noodles are relatively bland compared to other Thai delicacies.
Put two kinds of noodles, one is fried crispy and the other is boiled soft, in coconut milk and curry, then add chicken and eggs.
You can add bean sprouts, pickles and onions when eating.
Pad Thai ?Picture: Pork Pad Thai.
Pad Thai is a must-eat delicacy in Thailand. It can be found all over the streets and costs 30-40 baht per plate.
The rice noodles are stir-fried with eggs, leeks, bean sprouts, peanuts, dried shrimps and other side dishes, making it delicious and delicious.
There are various types of Thai Pad Thai including pork rice noodles, shrimp rice noodles, egg-packed rice noodles, etc. The noodles can be divided into wide noodles, fine noodles, and vermicelli. The flavors can be light, hot and sour, soy tofu, etc. The seasonings are based on
Add fish sauce, chili powder, sour chili or sugar if you like.
Pig's trotter rice? Picture: Chiangmai Fengfeifei pig's trotter rice.
Thai people usually regard pig's trotter rice as a formal meal. The meat on the pig's trotters has thick skin and is delicious.
The pig's feet need to be stewed in spices for more than 10 hours to make them tender and elastic. Kale, sauerkraut, eggs, coriander are also added, and then topped with fragrant marinade.
Feng Feifei Pig's Knuckle Rice outside the north gate of the ancient city of Chiang Mai and TROK SUNG Pig's Knuckle Rice in Bangkok are places that many tourists like to visit.
Pig's trotter rice is relatively common in the market, but not easy to eat in ordinary Thai restaurants.
Mango Sticky Rice Picture: Mango Sticky Rice.
Mango sticky rice is a Thai dessert snack.
Cut the mango into pieces and put it on a plate. Put the glutinous rice topped with coconut milk on the other side. The sourness of the mango is melted by the sweetness of the glutinous rice. This simple combination can produce a wonderful "reaction" in your mouth.
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This dessert is easy to find in Thailand, especially Mango, which is very popular in Chiang Mai and Bangkok!
Mango!
In addition, Pa Jua on Hua Hin Beach is also very popular among tourists. If you happen to go to Hua Hin, you might as well try it.
Pineapple Fried Rice ?Picture: Fried rice served in pineapple.