Saturday, April 24, 2010

Introduction to Thai Food

Central Thai Food
Thai food in the central is diverse and balance of many flavors in one dish. The taste is moderate with the combination of salty, spicy, sour and sweet according to the recipes.


The main characteristic of central Thai food is the refinement of the vegetables and fruits carving that represent the identity of the arts and culture of the Thai food.

Southern Thai Food

The main of southern thai food ingredients are the seafood, coconut milk and spices. The main taste is taste spicy (hot), salty and sour. Thai food in southern is delicious to supplement with vegetables. Vegetables in order to decrease the spicy taste.


Northern Thai Food
Sticky rice is the main food of northern. The Thai people in the Northern have penchant for medium cooked food with a touch of salty tastes almost to the exclusion of sweet and sour tastes. The influence of neighboring Burma is more in case of food habits in northern Thailand. Most dishes are prepare using tamarind, turmeric and ginger.

North East (E-Sarn) Thai Food
The main of north east thai food is also the sticky rice, vegetables and meats. The main taste is taste spicy and salty and sour. Amongst the many dishes that make up North-eastern Thai food . Som Tam (green papaya salad) has become a favourite and is popular nation-wide as well as in restaurants around the world.