How to Eat Thai Food

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As the Thai population grows in the USA so does the number of Thai restaurants. In most larger cities you will find it easy to have a selection of Thai restaurants to pick from.Thai food offers you a wide variety flavors & taste. Most Thai dishes are made with a blend of herbs & spices. Some people feel Thai food may be considered a little spicy but always tasty.

First, a typical Thai meal includes: rice & it will be accompanied by plenty of dishes. There will be a soup, a curry, steam or fried fish , a very tasty salad, & plenty of sauces to dip the food. A Thai breakfast usually includes a wide assortment of fresh fruits & some small sweet treats.

Third, In the central region the people tend to eat steamed foods. This is usually made up of fresh-water fish & fresh vegetables. Noodles are very popular & restaurants are seen all over this region serving bowls of steaming noodles. In Bangkok plenty of stands can be seen serving these steaming dishes.

Secondly, in the southern region of Thailand coconut plays a very important part in dining. Coconut is used in  all of the dishes. The coconut is used in plenty of different ways. If you mix it in the soup it takes a number of the heat out of what would be a very spicy soup. it is used in most curries. All foods are fried in coconut oil. The meat is used to garnish food or  chopped up to enhance the taste of the food.

Lastly, in the northern region, people tend to eat their food with milder seasoning, compared to the rest of Thailand. The close proximity to Burma has had a great influence on the taste of the food in this region. The popular spices are tamarind, turmeric & ginger that are also  popular in Burma. Bur whichever food you decide to try from Thailand you will be in for a wonderful taste experience & six definitely worth trying.