Top 10 Thai Dishes
Thailand is famous for its rich culinary tradition and its cuisine has many delicious and unique dishes. In this article, we will list 10 most popular Thai dishes that everyone should try:
- Pad Thai: Perhaps one of the most famous Thai dishes, Pad Thai is a stir-fried noodle dish with shrimp, chicken or tofu, bean sprouts, eggs, peanuts and various seasonings. This dish is often served with lemon and coarsely chopped shrimp.
- Khao Pad - Thai fried rice, is one of the most popular dishes in Thai cuisine. It is a tasty and convenient dish that is often prepared on the streets of Thailand and in restaurants. Translated, "khao" means "rice" and "pad" means "fried". Most often found with chicken, pork or seafood.
- Tom Yum: This is a hot and sour soup made with coconut milk, lemongrass, lime, mushrooms, shrimp or chicken. Tom Yum has an intense flavor and aroma due to the use of a variety of herbs and spices. It is most often spicy, but non-spicy versions are available for tourists.
- Tom Kha is a classic Thai soup dish that is known for its rich flavor and aroma. This soup is usually made with coconut milk and tomato juice and also includes ingredients such as lemongrass, lime leaves, galangal (Thai ginger) root, chili, mushrooms, and shrimp or chicken.
- Massaman curry has a unique combination of flavours: sweet, spicy, aromatic and slightly sour. It is often served with aromatic white rice or yeast-leavened flatbreads called roti. This dish is most often found in Muslim cafes, so it comes with chicken and beef.
- Gaeng Keow Wan: This green curry is a coconut curry with chicken, beef or seafood and a variety of vegetables such as bamboo shoots, eggplant and basil leaves. This dish is perfect for those who like it spicy.
- Som Tam: This is a Thai salad made with fresh green papaya, tomatoes, green beans, garlic, baking soda, fish sauce, lemon juice and chili. Som Tam has a spicy and sour taste that is perfectly complemented by fresh vegetables. The spiciness can be adjusted as desired.
- Pad Kra Pao: This is a spicy dish of stir-fried meat (usually pork, beef or chicken) with basil, chili, garlic and oyster sauce. It is usually served with rice and a slow-fried egg.
- Rotti is a traditional Thai street food that is also popular in some other Southeast Asian countries. It is a thin, round dough pancake, usually made from flour, water, oil and salt. The dough is kneaded, rolled out into a thin layer and fried in a pan or on the stove until golden brown. It is served with sweet and savory fillings. Be sure to try the banana and Nutella rotti.
- Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang) is a dessert dish originating from Thailand. It is a combination of sweet sticky rice, ripe mango and coconut milk.
This is just a small overview of popular Thai dishes, and the cuisine of Thailand is rich in variety and variations. Anyone visiting Thailand should definitely try these dishes to fully immerse themselves in the culture and tastes of this amazing country. Each of you will have your own “top 10” favorite Thai dishes. Enjoy!
