Home to one of the healthiest and mouthwatering cuisines, it is not possible to come to Thailand at 35 kg and leave at 34.
Meaning to say, there is so much to choose from, that it is actually difficult to stick to one. So, I have listed five (5) Thai local (and barely noticed) foods that you cannot miss.
1) Saku Sai Moo สาคูไส้หมู
This
Thai tapioca dumpling is scrumptious without doubt! Grounded peanuts wrapped
delicately in a tapioca wrapper, a popular street snack amongst the
Thais. I was first introduced to it at Asiatique: The Riverfront and it was
honestly, one of the best snacks I’ve had.
2) Roti Sai Mai โรตีสายไหม
A famous product of Ayutthaya, this snack consists of candy
floss and crêpe pancakes. The Roti is usually bought in two separate bags, one
for the candy floss and another for the pancake. You roll the pancake around
the candy floss and eat it like a burrito.
3) Khanom Krok ขนมครก
Served hot, this Thai coconut pudding will melt in your mouth like
bliss of heaven. It may be topped with green onion, sweet corn, taro or you may
opt for a more natural taste by going plain. Either way, this treat will surely
make your knees weak for more.
4) Nam Tao Hoo น้ำเต้าหู้
Thailand’s own version of soymilk, this is perfect for breakfast just
as it is perfect to have any time of the day.
5) Pad Ka-Prao ผัดกะเพรา
You know when every time we dine at a restaurant and is suddenly
lost for words on what to order? Pad Ka Prao is our so-called “no idea” food
that comes to the rescue. It is served anywhere and may be cooked with any meat
of your choice. So next time you’re having a hard time choosing, here is your
easy exit- the simple, but delicious Pad Ka Prao.
BONUS! Who am I to not include the legendary Pad Thai and Yum Woon Sen? I must be crazy then!
6) Pad Thai ผัดไทย
Considered
as the ultimate “Thai street food”, many foreigners are very fond of this Thai
cuisine. Consisting of many eye-catching ingredients all plated nicely to the sides,
it is mainly out of stir-fried rice noodles, eggs, roasted peanuts and lime
wedges.
This
Thai dish is popular in almost every country. Totally effective as a diet food,
they say, but I completely disagree. Because as soon as you start eating the
Yum Woon Sen you just couldn’t stop eating. It is that good, I tell ya! With
the perfect balance of crunchiness, chewiness and pungency, the Yum Woon Sen
will totally woo your heart over.
Tasted
any of these? Let me know what you think!
Paalam
J
