Ruam Mit – Thai dessert
Today no main course but a dessert. For those with a sweet tooth: Ruam Mit (รวมมิตร). Ruam mit is a popular Thai dessert made with various ingredients such as coconut milk, sugar, tapioca pearls, corn, lotus root, sweet potatoes, beans and jackfruit.
Isaanse Suea rong hai (howling tiger) grilled beef
This time a special dish from Isaan: Suea rong hai (howling tiger), in Thai: เสือ ร้องไห้ A delicacy with a beautiful legend about the name. Suea rong hai is a popular dish from the Northeast of Thailand (Isaan). It is grilled beef (the brisket), seasoned with spices and served with sticky rice and other dishes. The name is based on a local myth, the “howling tiger”.
Today an unusual dish with a somewhat strange name. Pla Chon Lui Suan is special because of the fish that looks rather ugly. Thais call it a snake head fish. Don't be put off by that because the fish tastes divine. The dish Pla Chon Lui Suan consists of steamed fish in combination with various vegetables and herbs, covered with a spicy fresh garlic-like sauce that gives the taste a big boost. The combination of fish and vegetables is highly recommended.
Yam Pla Duk Foo (fried catfish with fresh mango dressing)
A delicious dish from Central Thailand for fish lovers: Yam Pla Duk Foo (fried catfish) ยำ ปลา ดุก ฟู A light and crunchy dish that can count on great popularity among Thai people.
Yam Mamuang (green mango salad) with video
Today a fresh green mango salad with shrimps: Yam Mamuang ยำมะม่วง This Thai green mango salad is prepared with Nam Dok Mai Mango, which is unripe mango. The texture of the green mango is crunchy, with a fresh sweet and sour taste. Somewhat similar to a green apple. The pieces of mango are prepared into a salad with roasted peanuts, red shallots, green onion, coriander and large fresh shrimps.
Mi krop (fried rice vermicelli with sweet and sour sauce)
Mi krop is a fried rice vermicelli with a sweet and sour sauce, which originally comes from ancient China. Mi krop (หมี่ กรอบ) means “crispy noodles”. The dish is made with thin rice noodles and a sauce that is predominantly sweet, but can be offset with a sour flavor, usually lemon or lime. The sour/citrus flavor that is prominent in this dish often comes from the peel of a Thai citrus fruit called 'som sa'.
Pad Sataw (Stink Beans)
There are many exotic Thai dishes but you should definitely try this one. You almost fall off your chair how surprisingly delicious this dish is. Pad sataw may have a strange name because this Southern cuisine dish is also called stink bean or bitter bean. Don't be put off by this name.
Thai cuisine has a variety of exotic dishes that will thrill your taste buds. Some of these delights can be found in the regions. Today Khao kan chin is a special rice dish with pig's blood from Northern Thailand and with a history from the Lanna period.
Rad Na (rice noodles in thick sauce)
Rat Na or Rad Na (ราดหน้า), is a Thai-Chinese noodle dish with wide rice noodles covered in a gravy. This dish may contain beef, pork, chicken, shrimp or seafood. The main ingredients are Shahe fen, meat (chicken, beef, pork) seafood or tofu, sauce (stock, tapioca starch or cornstarch), soy sauce or fish sauce.
Khao Mok Gai (Rice with Chicken Biryani)
Chicken biryani is a dish with a fascinating history. This dish used to be called “Khao Buri” or “Khao Bucori”. The dish originates from the Persian merchants who came to the region to trade and brought with them their own well-known cooking skills. This chicken dish already appears in a Thai literature classic from the 18th century.
10 Thai dishes every tourist should try!
If you go to Thailand, you should definitely try Thai cuisine! It is famous worldwide for its flavorful and diverse dishes. We have already listed 10 popular dish ideas for you.
Yam Naem Khao Thot (fried rice ball salad)
Thai cuisine has a variety of exotic dishes that will thrill your taste buds. Some of these delights can be found in the regions. Today a dish from Isan cuisine, originally from Laos: Yam Naem Khao Thot (ยำ แหนม ข้าว) or Naem Khluk (แหนม คลุก). In Laos the dish is called: Nam Khao (ແຫມມ ເຂົ້າ).
Hoy Kraeng (Blood Cockles)
Shellfish lovers in Thailand are certainly familiar with Hoy Kraeng. It is sold as street food in cities such as Bangkok and Pattaya. Blood cockles are therefore a popular snack. The name comes from the reddish hue of the clams after they are boiled or steamed. Raw food is not recommended for your stomach.
Yam Kai Dao (spicy fried egg salad) with video
Yam Kai Dao is a nice fresh spicy egg salad in Thai style. The eggs, which are actually deep-fried rather than fried, are then cut into pieces, mixed with tomato, onions and celery leaves. This whole is flavored with a dressing of fish sauce, lime juice, garlic and peppers. You can serve the salad with rice.
Chim chum (hot pot)
Thai cuisine has a variety of dishes that will bring your taste buds to a state of delight. Some dishes are well known and others less so. Today we describe Chim chum (จิ้ม จุ่ม) also called hotpot.
Kaolao (clear soup with pork)
Kaolao (เกาเหลา) is a popular street food dish. It is a clear pork soup of probably Chinese origin, usually containing pork.
Khao Moo Daeng (Roasted Pork with Red Sauce)
Khao Moo Daeng is a dish that originated in China. You can buy it as street food in Hong Kong and in Thailand, of course. It is one of the most common everyday dishes. Khao Moo Daeng consists of a plate of rice covered with red roasted pork, a few slices of Chinese sausage and the typical sweet red sauce.