Today we won’t talk about American burgers and fries, but instead focus on the passionate Thailand. Let’s start a wonderful journey on the tip of the tongue and appreciate the unique charm of Thai food that makes people unable to stop!
1.Unique flavor: the taste code of Thai food
When it comes to Thai food, the taste is quite unique. It can be described in five words, namely “sour, spicy, sweet, salty and bitter”. However, these five flavors are like being poisoned in the hands of Thai chefs. It’s like magic, just the right combination.
Let’s talk about the sourness first. The sourness in Thai food is not as monotonous as what we usually eat. They often use fresh fruits such as limes and limes to add acidity. The fresh sour flavor will instantly open up your taste buds as soon as you enter the mouth, which is particularly good for relieving boredom. For example, in a Thai salad, when lime juice is poured on top, the taste of the entire salad immediately comes alive.
Let’s talk about spiciness. Thailand’s spiciness is famous for its passion and unrestrainedness. They use a wide variety of chili peppers, such as bird’s eye chili peppers. Although they are small, they are super spicy and can make you feel the heat dancing on your tongue in an instant. However, the spiciness in Thailand is not just spiciness. It has a different flavor when paired with other flavors.
There is also sweetness, and sweetness in Thai food is also very particular. It’s not the kind of cloying sweetness like coconut sugar or palm sugar. It brings a sweet and gentle taste to the food. In the mango sticky rice, the sweet mango is paired with the sticky rice drizzled with coconut milk. The taste, soft, glutinous and sweet, is simply amazing.
Saltiness also plays a key role in Thai cuisine. Fish sauce is one of the soul spices of Thai cuisine. Its salty taste can make the taste of dishes more mellow and rich. Whether you’re stir-frying, making soup, or making a dip, adding a little fish sauce will instantly make a difference.
Finally, there is bitterness. Although it is not particularly prominent, it is like the slight bitterness in some herbs and vegetables, which also adds a unique layering to Thai food. These five flavors intertwine to form the unique flavor of Thai cuisine.
2.Signature dishes: must-try Thai food classics
The Tom Yum soup has a super rich flavor. As soon as it is served, the spicy, sour and delicious flavor penetrates right into your nose. It is mainly made with fresh shrimps, mushrooms, lemongrass, and lemon leaves. The unique aroma of lemongrass, the freshness of lemon leaves, and the deliciousness of fresh shrimps make you feel warm after one sip. It is very enjoyable.
(2) Thai Green Curry Chicken: A rich and mellow curry feast
Friends who like curry must not miss the Thai green curry chicken. This green curry is different from the curry we usually eat. It is ground with fresh green chili, coriander, basil and other spices. The color is emerald green, which makes it particularly attractive to look at.
Stew the green curry with the tender chicken. The rich flavor of the curry completely penetrates into the chicken, making the chicken tender and juicy, and every bite is full of the unique flavor of the spices. Paired with the fragrant rice, you can eat several more bowls.
(3) Mango sticky rice: the perfect encounter between sweetness and softness
This dessert can be said to be the most popular in Thai cuisine. The golden mango, soft glutinous rice, and fragrant coconut milk make people salivate just looking at it.
Ripe mangoes are sweet and juicy. The glutinous rice absorbs the fragrance of coconut milk and becomes softer and more delicious. A mouthful of mango and a mouthful of glutinous rice, the sweetness and softness blend in your mouth. The feeling of happiness is simply beyond words. This dessert is perfect on a hot afternoon or as a dessert after a meal.
(4) Pad Thai: a representative work of street food
Walking on the streets of Thailand, you can smell the aroma of Pad Thai everywhere. This delicacy is the soul of Thai street food. The rice noodles are stir-fried until they are shiny and shiny, and are paired with shrimp, chicken, eggs, bean sprouts, leeks and other ingredients, plus a special sauce, making it extremely rich in flavor.
When eating, you can also squeeze in a little lime juice to add a refreshing sour taste. Every bite of the rice noodles is smooth and chewy, and the flavors of various ingredients blend together, leaving you with endless aftertaste. And the price is affordable, making it the first choice snack for many people when shopping.
That’s it for today’s sharing about Thai food. Thai food is like a treasure full of surprises, and every dish has its own unique charm. I hope that everyone will go to Thailand in person if they have the opportunity to taste these delicious dishes and experience the unique experience that Thai food brings to you. I believe you will be deeply attracted by Thai food and never want to leave. How about it, can’t you wait to go to Thailand to start this food journey?
