Taro is an interesting root vegetable native to Southeast Asia and other areas. Its white flesh with purple blemishes is definitely unique. When in Thailand, there’s a high probability you’ll encounter taro, whether as a snack from a market food stall or a flavour option …
You’ll probably be familiar with bamboo as a building material or just as a tree that grows abundantly in tropical regions. But eating bamboo shoots? That might sound strange. Here’s why it’s not weird at all when it comes to Thai food. Bamboo Shoots …
Thai street food is among the best in the world. There are few countries where you can pull up a chair at a small outdoor table by the side of the road and have your mind-blown by the quality of food you eat. Thailand is …
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 …
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 …
