Thai Food

Thai food comes from Thailand, a country in Southeast Asia. It is famous for balancing different flavors in every dish. A single Thai meal might taste sweet, sour, salty, and spicy all at the same time. Fresh herbs like basil, lemongrass, and cilantro make Thai food smell and taste wonderful.

Popular Thai Dishes

Pad Thai is a stir-fried noodle dish that is one of Thailand's most famous foods. Tom Yum is a hot and sour soup made with shrimp and mushrooms. Green curry is a creamy, spicy dish made with coconut milk. Mango sticky rice is a popular Thai dessert made with sweet rice and fresh mango.

Thai Cooking Ingredients

Thai cooks use many fresh ingredients to create their dishes. Coconut milk adds creaminess to curries and soups. Fish sauce is a salty liquid that adds flavor to almost everything. Lemongrass is a plant that gives Thai food a fresh, citrusy taste. Thai basil has a slightly spicy flavor that is different from regular basil.

Fun Facts

• Thailand is sometimes called the Kitchen of the World because Thai food is so popular globally.
• Thai people eat about 300 eggs per person every year.
• Street food is so popular in Thailand that many people eat all their meals from street vendors.

Did You Know?

In Thailand, a fork is used to push food onto a spoon, and the spoon is what you eat with!