5 exciting Thai food that you should try
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Here is a list of awesome Thai dishes you have to try on your next trip to Thailand.
There's no denying that trying out food from different countries is exciting. You get to try new flavors from a variety of cuisine and experience a new culture through your palate.
When it comes to sensational food, Thai food is definitely a must-try. From appetizers to exotic dishes, Thailand has a lot to offer to make your food-tasting experience worthwhile.
Check out this list of awesome Thai dishes you have to try on your next trip to Thailand.
1. Maw Fai Ruam
Maw Fai Ruam means Thai fire pot, and according to Eating Thai Food, it has chunks of beef, meatballs, and a variety of organs including intestines, tendons, and tripe. Additionally, the fire pot of soup comes with fragrant garlic to balance the different flavors.
2. Moo Satay
If you're looking for something that tastes more familiar than extreme, try the famous Thai barbeque called Moo Satay, a tasty appetizer marinated in grilled coconut milk and a light dash of turmeric.
3. Tom Yum Goong
Tom Yum Goong or simply Tom Yum is basically a spicy shrimp soup. It has the quintessential Thai food aroma made of fragrant lemongrass, chili, galangal, lime leaves, shallots, and fish sauce. This classic soup is known for its herbal kick paired perfectly with prawns and straw mushrooms. This sour-spicy-hot dish can fit with almost any meal so make sure to try it on your Thai food trip.
4. Som Tum
Another popular Thai appetizer is the Som Tum or Spicy Green Papaya Salad. According to Bangkok.com, it's known for the distinctive flavor it has made of cherry tomatoes, chili, garlic, green beans, and shredded raw papaya. The ingredients are mixed together, creating a sweet-sour-spicy flavor. Regional variations may also include salted crab, shrimp, and peanuts. This yummy dish surely takes all tourists by surprise.
5. Pad Thai
Lastly, who could ever skip trying the all-famous Pad Thai? This traditional Thai fried noodle dish is loved all over the world for its unique taste. Having a Pad Thai is truly a memorable eating experience because there are so many flavors, from beansprouts, eggs, noodles, onions, and wok. Top them all off with chili powder, fish sauce, sugar, and peanuts to wake your taste buds.
