When you get really into Thai food, you’ll probably come across dishes with or recipes that call for a uniquely Thai type of noodle. Known as kanom jeen, these delicious rice noodles are an integral part of Thai cuisine. This article explains what they …
Originally brought to Thailand in the 1500s by Portuguese explores, the chili pepper is an integral part of many Thai dishes. Chilis bring the heat to Thai food, and its reputation for spicy dishes comes mainly from a particular variety known as the Thai …
Not all Thai soups need to be spicy! This delicious Thai mustard green soup combines sourness and saltiness in a wonderfully warming broth. This comforting recipe is great for colder days during autumn or winter. Thai Pickled Mustard Greens The most important ingredient …
Known in Thailand as Lam Yai (ลำใย), longan fruit is popular all over the country, and you’ll regularly see it in fresh food markets or street-side stalls. This article provides an overview of what longan is, including what the fruit tastes like, how it’s eaten, …
One of the great things about travelling to Thailand is simply wandering around the local markets and being greeted by a dazzling array of fruits and vegetables you’ve never seen. It’s a veritable assault on the senses. This article takes a look at and compares …
Being a tropical country, Thailand is fertile land for some funky fruits and vegetables. Coupled with the inventiveness of Thai cooks, it’s little wonder that the average two or three-week trip to the Land of Smiles barely scratches the surface of the country’s amazing cuisine. …
