Essay thailand food

Pad thai is one of Thailands national dishes and is a go-to for tourists who are starting out their Thai cuisine exploration. Pad thai is a fried noodle dish which is usually made with shrimp or chicken, however, the vegetarian option is popular too. Pad thai is available on almost every street corner and is a cheap and tasty meal.

Throwing food away enrages the Thai “god of rice”, a female deity who watches over the people, ensuring everyone has enough to eat. Bad luck or even widespread famine may then ensue. A typical Thai meal includes four main seasonings: salty, sweet, sour, and spicy.

As early as the 13th century, the Thai people had established what might be considered the heart of Siamese cuisine as we know it today: various types of meat and seafood combined with rice, local vegetables, herbs, and pungent garlic and pepper.

The Thai food culture is very social. In fact, I rarely saw a Thai person eating alone. Usually they eat in groups, either with family or friends. The Thai people are a very social people in general, and eating is something they like to do together.