In Thailand, mangoes are an important part of both culture and cuisine. With an ideal climate for their cultivation, Thailand excels at producing diverse mango varieties, each with unique flavors and textures. This beloved fruit not only adorns local markets, but also enriches many traditional Thai dishes, with its versatility underscoring the country's gastronomic richness.
Pineapple in Thailand
Every day you see the numerous motorized or non-motorized carts with fresh fruit driving through the city. In a glass or plastic display case, the fruit is kept cool by bars of ice and if you feel like it, the saleswoman will prepare a nice portion of bite-sized fruit chunks for you.
Thai chicken with cashew nuts (video)
There are plenty of tourists who would like to get acquainted with Thai cuisine but are afraid that it is too spicy. Well, there are plenty of alternatives such as Sweet & Sour, but also the always delicious chicken with cashew nuts or Gai Pad Med Mamuang Himaphan.
What is your favorite dish in Thailand?
“Which Thai dish do you prefer and why?” This blog constantly promotes Thai dishes from all corners of the country, but which dish would be preferred by the foreigners here?
How to avoid the sharp side of Thai cuisine?
The versatile Thai kitchen has a number of spicy to very sharp dishes due to the addition of red chili peppers. Not everyone likes that and there are people who are even allergic to those peppers. There are plenty of Thai dishes that are not sharp, so it is important to know how to avoid those sharp dishes.
Eating noodles in Chanthaburi
Noodles can be eaten anywhere in Thailand and that is also often done by the Thai, in addition to rice. In the Netherlands we mainly know noodles as mie and vermicelli (all Italian pastas can also be labeled as noodles) and in Thailand there are also several types of noodles, such as “ba mi” (wheat noodles), “sen lek” (fine rice noodles) and “sen yai” (wide, flat rice noodles).
Top 10 Thai dishes
It goes without saying that Thai cuisine is tasty and world famous. The food is tasty, varied, nutritious and ready quickly. You can have a Thai meal on the table within 20 minutes. Handy in our busy lives.
Advanced Thai dishes (video)
Those who regularly visit or live in Thailand know the most common Thai dishes by now. It might be time to try something different.
Where can you find the best street food in Bangkok?
If you want to experience Bangkok in all its facets, you should definitely eat on the street. We give you four suggestions in the Thai capital where you can eat well.
Thailand question: Thai dishes that are not spicy?
We are going on holiday to Thailand soon, looking forward to it. Because of my IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) I absolutely can't stand spicy food (chili peppers). Now I had already read on this fantastic blog that you should say 'Mai Pet'.
Where do you buy Thai products and ingredients?
If you stay in Thailand and want to prepare Thai dishes, that will not be a problem. I mean, where do you buy the Thai products and ingredients in Belgium or the Netherlands? I live in Thailand and am no longer aware, but I remember that you could sometimes succeed in a Chinese shop for special ingredients.
Is there a recipe book for Thai dishes or a course?
I am so happy with your site! I really love Thai food and try to make it myself. I am very happy with the recipes on your site. Not all recipes have the quantities, which makes it difficult for me to make. Is there a Thai recipe book or course you can recommend?
Reader question: Where can I buy special Thai dishes?
With great pleasure I read the series on Secrets of Thai cuisine on your blog with delicious dishes. Now I have already made a list of dishes that I want to try. But…. where can i find all those dishes? I don't speak Thai and I have looked at a street stall but then it is not clear to me what they are making. When I ask in English I usually get a friendly smile but no answer.
Reader question: Cookbook for Thai dishes
I'm looking for a good Dutch cookbook for Thai dishes to give someone a Christmas gift. It should not be too complicated dishes because the person for whom it is intended is not a very good cook.
Thai dishes for home (part 5)
Thai cuisine is world famous. The dishes have a refined taste, fresh ingredients, they are nutritious and healthy. Another enjoyable feature of Thai dishes is that they are easy to make yourself. Chris Vercammen, a Belgian expat in Chiang Mai, sent us a number of recipes that you can also prepare at home.
Thai dishes for home (part 4)
Thai cuisine is world famous. The dishes have a refined taste, fresh ingredients, they are nutritious and healthy. Another enjoyable feature of Thai dishes is that they are easy to make yourself. Chris Vercammen, a Belgian expat in Chiang Mai, sent us a number of recipes that you can also prepare at home.
Thai dishes for home (3)
Thai cuisine is world famous. The dishes have a refined taste, fresh ingredients, they are nutritious and healthy. Another enjoyable feature of Thai dishes is that they are easy to make yourself. Chris Vercammen, a Belgian expat in Chiang Mai, sent us a number of recipes that you can also prepare at home.