If you are not used to having Thai food but really want to try out the same, then you are recommended to learn the basics of Thai food even before visiting the Thai restaurant in your vicinity. Thai food is very healthy, light and delicately fragrant and also full of vegetables. This is quite different from the usual conception that Thai food is always fiery hot. Here are some of the basic facts that you should know to prep yourself up before venturing out to a dining experience at any Thai restaurant.
Beginners Guide To Thai Restaurant:
- All Species Of Chilies Are Not Deadly Hot – Usually when we visit a Thai restaurant, we are scared of the chilies. It is our social perception which has been created that Thai food is always deadly hot. Chilies are no doubt found in most of the Thai dishes but not necessarily are they always hot. Some big sized species of chilies are just like vegetables for example and even children can consume them safely.
In fact chilies are filled with Vitamin C and hence they are good for health. There are times when you are supposed to add the chilies as per your taste preference. Most of the Thai restaurants are polite to ask their guests the kind of spices and chilly seasonings they desire to have. Such rituals take out the element of surprise and you can safely order Thai dishes at a Thai restaurant. When in doubt it is always recommended to ask the restaurant before ordering a food.
- Versatile Soups A Must Have In Thai Restaurants – Soups are mandatorily served in Thai cuisine as a major part of the main meal and not as a starter. They are quite fulfilling in themselves. Some people do like to order rice as well alongside the soups. Whether it is with or without rice, the Thai soups are always delicious and would be a treat for your taste buds. It is better to learn some basics of Thai soups. Usually they can compromise of leaves and sticks which are supposed to add flavor to the delicacy. Not all such leaves or sticks are consumable and hence you need to pick them out before having the soup. While you are having a Thai soup does look for substances such as galangal, lemon grass, tamarind pods and lime leaves etc as these are not meant for consuming. Two popular Thai soups which you are recommended to have when at a Thai restaurant are Tom Ka and Tom Yum.
- The Varieties Of Amazing Fried Noodles – Never miss ordering fried noodles when trying out at a Thai restaurant. They have an endless platter of fried nodes of varied ingredients and combinations. One of the most popular of all Thai fried noodles is the Pad Siew made from slippery rice noodles fried along with soy sauce and various mouth-watering vegetables such as Chinese broccoli, greens or Kale. They are made sometimes with meat and sometimes without meat. In both ways they are famous amongst tourists in Thailand. As a beginner to Thai cuisine it is recommended to try out these fried noodles.
- The Famous Thai Curries– Most Thai curries are based on coconut milk which is basically the coconut flesh and can either be thin or thick. Thai curries are available in different choices of ingredients and are made up of vegetables. Some of the major curries that you find in a Thai restaurant are Red curry, Yellow curry, Green curry, Massaman Curry and Penang Curry.
- The Varied Fried Dishes – Thai fried delicacies and snacks are usually are made with vegetables, chicken, tofu and prawn and come in great varieties. Usually they are accompanied with sauces which makes the experience even more fulfilling and hence is a must try out.
When at a Thai restaurant thing can be overwhelming to a beginner. Remember Thai food is versatile and there is a menu for every kind of taste bud. So, if you have not yet tried Thai food, this guide will help you understand and give you enough confidence to go to a Thai restaurant to begin your journey.
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