Thai cuisine may be an acquired taste for some, but its edgy spices and savory flavors can certainly bring a little more adventure to your kitchen. Although there’s nothing like authentic Thai food freshly cooked in its original country, these popular dishes can be found in almost any Thai restaurant and they’re definitely worth trying at least once in your lifetime.
Top 5 Thai Dishes You Have to Try
Fried Spring Roll: Por Pia Tord is one of the most popular appetizers among foreigners because it comes with a sweet and sour dip. No need to fear the wrath of curry (or at least not yet), Thai Por Pia comes in a wide variety of flavors that can be dipped in Japanese apricot sauce, making it a toothsome way to sample Thai culture.
Stir-Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts: Also known as Kai pad Med Mamuang Himmapan, this Thai treat is sure to please your palette. Slightly sweet and slightly salty, this chicken fried meal is a great way to spark your passion for Thai without overdoing it on the spice.
Fried Noodle: Probably one of the most widely known dishes in the world, Pad Thai has been eaten and enjoyed for centuries and it definitely flaunts the authenticity of Thai culture. Pad Thai is often seasoned to suit your preference, though it has evolved into two difference styles. Classic Pad Thai includes stir-fried noodle with eggs, red chili pepper, fish sauce, tamarind juice, and shrimp with a garnish of peanuts (and this is definitely a family favorite). The new Pad Thai is more dry and lightly flavored but it is more easily purchased through street vendors for a fast meal.
Grilled Pork Sticks with Tumeric: One of my favorite Thai dishes, grilled pork sticks (or Moo Sa-te) are often served with 2 different types of curry sauces. One, is mildly spicy and thick (made from peanuts and coconut milk) while the other is a delicious blend of sweet and sour vinegar (in addition to chopped shallot, pepper and cucumber to keep the oiliness to a minimum).
Green Chicken Curry: Many people are a little intimidated by the sheer amount of curry found in Thai food. However, Green Chicken curry is definitely worth tasting at least once. It’s pleasantly sweet (though slightly spicy) and is often served with steamed rice or rice noodles. By blending green curry chili paste with coconut milk, sugar, and fish sauce, you definitely have a winning dish.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re in the mood to traveling to Thailand or simply looking for some new foods to try, these mouthwatering meals will have you begging for more.
