When in Thailand, you must try these street foods!

16/09/2023

Thai street food is of special interest to international tourists, not only because of the friendly and open service, but also because of the combination of flavors, aromas and unique cooking methods. If you come to Thailand, what are the 5 street foods you should try? Let's explore with Travellive in the article below!

Mango sticky rice, a unique blend of ingredients

Mango is not only a favorite fruit of Thai people, but it is also the soul of mango sticky rice. The sweet, refreshing aroma of mango blends perfectly with the soft, fragrant sticky rice, making this dessert "hunted" by many people when experiencing Thai cuisine.

Xôi xoài Thái Lan hấp dẫn với sự kết hợp tròn vị.

Thai mango sticky rice is attractive with a well-rounded combination of flavors.

Behind this dish is a diverse world of sticky rice. You can enjoy traditional white sticky rice, fragrant green bean sticky rice, rich red bean sticky rice, fragrant durian sticky rice, purple sticky rice and many other types of sticky rice. Mango sticky rice also has a delicate blend of ingredients such as coconut milk, roasted peanuts, black sesame seeds, and sugar water, creating a unique delicious flavor and a distinct style.

Pad Thai, a diverse combination of ingredients and sophisticated cooking techniques

In Thai, Pad means stir-fried. Pad Thai has thin, flat noodles, quite similar to Vietnamese pho noodles but chewier. Pad Thai noodles are stir-fried with shrimp, chicken, eggs, along with many ingredients such as tofu, garlic, green onions, chives... Then, mixed with a sauce made from fish sauce, chili powder, sugar, tamarind vinegar... to create a plate of Pad Thai with a rich, attractive flavor. When eating, add crushed roasted peanuts and squeeze in some lime juice to bring out the unique flavor.

Pad Thái luôn là món ăn quốc dân nhất định phải thử khi đến xứ chùa Vàng.

Pad Thai is always a national dish that you must try when coming to the Land of Golden Temples.

Pad Thai not only shows the creativity of Thai people in cuisine but also is associated with a part of the history and culture of the country. Pad Thai has become an iconic dish of Thailand, loved all over the world. As Thai chef Nick Srisawat said: "When we want to try Thai food, we will order Pad Thai first because this is the way to judge the quality of a restaurant."

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Somtum, a unique and colorful dish of Thai cuisine

Somtum, also known as Thai papaya salad, represents the creativity and uniqueness of this country's cuisine. Somtum is a combination of bold ingredients, including papaya shreds, tomatoes, tofu, green beans, and typical spices such as garlic, chili, fish sauce, and sugar. All are crushed and mixed together to create a combination of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy flavors that cannot be mixed.

Somtum lôi cuốn thực khách bởi màu sắc bắt mắt, hương vị khó cưỡng.

Somtum attracts diners with its eye-catching colors and irresistible flavors.

Somtum not only satisfies the taste buds of diners but also shows the diverse and creative culture of Thai cuisine. The dish is an indispensable part of Thai street food, from the corners of Bangkok to the beaches of Krabi. Somtum stands next to pad Thai, not only as a charming popular dish, but also as the reason why people appreciate the cuisine of this country.

Thai milk tea, the passionate attraction of street flavors

Thai milk tea, also known as "Thai tea", conquers Thai food lovers with its unique aroma, becoming a symbol of street food in the land of the Golden Temple. Thai milk tea is often made from ingredients such as tea leaves, tea powder along with flowers and herbs such as star anise, cinnamon... so it has a gentle aroma and a cooling effect. The ingredients of sugar, condensed milk and cream blend with the above ingredients to create a cup of Thai milk tea with a sweet and fatty taste but not too greasy.

Trà sữa là thức uống nhất định phải thử khi du lịch Thái Lan.

Milk tea is a must-try drink when traveling to Thailand.

Thai milk tea is also popular for its variety of types and colors. Thai milk tea cups often have very eye-catching colors, with a variety of toppings, bringing many unique flavor experiences to diners. If Thai red milk tea is bright with the main color of red-orange, rich flavor, then Thai green milk tea leaves an impression with its characteristic green color accompanied by a cool, fragrant flavor. Thai milk tea is present everywhere in the lives of Thai people.

Grilled skewers, a rustic dish that is no less attractive

Moo Ping (grilled meat skewers) is a popular street food for many diners when coming to Thailand. Perhaps anyone who has enjoyed this flavor once will never forget it. The meat is usually selected with both lean and fat, then minced and marinated with spices to absorb evenly. In addition to pepper, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, a little coconut water is also added to create a fatty aroma when marinating the meat. Therefore, the dish brings a completely different flavor.

Thịt xiên nướng Thái Lan thường có dạng dẹt, hình giống que kem,

Thai grilled meat skewers are usually flat, shaped like ice cream sticks.

Thai-style grilled meat skewers have a fragrant coconut aroma, spicy chili powder, and a very sweet taste from palm sugar, often served with fragrant sticky white sticky rice. Therefore, this can be both a "snack" and a "full meal" for everyone.

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