What is Thai food?

Thai cuisine is becoming more widespread and appreciated. Grasshoppers, worms and beetles have been used for centuries in the preparation of typical dishes from Thailand.

The cuisine of Thailand is not made only with insects, but with many products of plant origin, such as carrots, peas, Brussels sprouts, celery, fennel, etc., and also with different meats (beef, pork, goat), and seafood. Mango and coconut are also used, and the dishes are characterized by a strong spicy flavor.The meals are rich in fiber and protein, low fat and very tasty.

The secret of this ancient cuisine goes beyond the preparation of food. It is said that sits for two centuries, the Thais on a mat or carpet eaten. Instead of tables, it was a red rag to a large bronze jar with lid down. The meat was cut into small pieces with rice in a bowl deep into the ground.

Pearl spoons were used to serve food. There are not with knives or forks. Atefrom rice balls with your fingers and dipping in the accompanying dishes. Europeans can not imagine only some time later forks.

These costumes have changed, but the taste of Thai cuisine is the same. The balance of flavors, aromas, textures and colors is very important for the kitchen. Thai dishes are even worse in many dishes, all at the table brought a soup, salad, a spicy dish (or curry), and various sauces aregenerally based on "nam pla (fish sauce).

These sauces are layered over vegetables or seafood, and all countries are accompanied by a good portion of rice as a staple food in many Asian countries. The most common type is the jasmine rice, which is more fragrant and tender.

The desserts are always of tropical fruits like mango, pineapple, coconut, tamarind juice (juice) and other compounds. Thais eat with forks and spoons, knives are rare because the meat and vegetablesbe cut into small pieces.

Contrary to what many think, bars are used only for the Chinese-style noodles. Water and tea are the most popular drink, although the Thai whiskey and soda, a good dose of lime juice is enjoyed at festive occasions with.