Food is one of those things that seem to bring people together. Think about it. When a friend invites you to their house, it’s usually for dinner or a cookout. When your church or business has an event, you’re more likely to go if there’s food. Simply saying the words “Free Food” will have guarantee everyone within earshot will show up.
Food can also be one of the best ways to experience another people’s culture. Watch how they gather to eat, what they eat, and what they eat with. Do this, and you’re well on your way to understanding their culture.
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Thailand has some very diverse cuisine, which includes influences from Burma, China, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. It also varies from depending on the region of Thailand you’re in. Being that we will be in Chiang Mai, I wanted to focus on some of the dishes we’ll be eating on a regular basis.
Kaeng Ho
(One or more types of curry are refried with glass noodles and other ingredients such as kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and bamboo shoots.)
Yam No Mai
(Thai salad made with strips of boiled bamboo shoots, shallots, herbs, fish sauce, lime juice, and chillies.)
And finally my personal favorite (That I've eaten so far)
Panang Curry
(Indian influenced coconut curry with beef. chicken, pork or seafood such as soft shell crab.)
This is just a small taste of everything that I'll be eating once we get to Thailand, but it's a good respresentation of the region. Hopefully I didn't make you too hungry, but if I did, I'm sure you could find a good Thai restaurant near you. Be sure to keep up with my blog as we continue to explore the country and culture of Thailand!
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