What is this Thai Food?

It is very unique combination of meats, vegetables, herbs / spices / seasonings and sauces; cooked in a wok over intense heat, cooking the  food fast, preventing moisture loss and sealing in the flavor. Many of the herbs and spices used in Thai cooking are claimed to possess a cure for most common medical problems.

Also considered a "cult food"; much praised and sought after by discriminating diners and Thai food enthusiasts.  Not many years ago, the only place to find good Thai food was Indonesia or larger US cities, with few small Thai restaurants. Although that has changed today with the many available Thai restaurants, still our favorite places are the street vendors in Bangkok, Thailand, and other communities around Thailand. "Eating on the street" in Thailand is quite an experience, the food is prepared and cook on a cart right in front of the customer.

Spices and herbs used in Thai cooking are often said to have beneficial medicinal properties.

Thai cuisine is known for its blend of fundamental flavors in each dish -- hot (spicy), sour, sweet, salty and bitter. One of the important ingredients is nam pla (Thai น้ำปลา), a very aromatic and strong tasting fish sauce made from dried anchovies which have been fermented in brine.
 Check it out at Cuisine of Thailand - Wikipedia, 

Herbs & Spices used in Thai Cooking

Thai Hot Chili

Also called 'Phrik khee nu' in Thai. This little chili is among the world's hottest varieties. They're about 1 inch long, usually green, and sometimes red. Thai Hot Chilies are thin-sliced or pounded, and used freely in curries, soups, salad and even in fish sauce as a table condiment 

Siamese Ginger (galingale or galanga)

These roots are larger than the common ginger, and Siamese ginger is always used to make curry pastes used in Thai food. 

Galangal

Also called galangal or 'Kha' in Thai. This is the type of ginger Thai cook’s use most. The flavor is both more lemony and more peppery than that of common ginger, and it has a richer aroma. The skin is pale yellow, with pink-tinged knobs; the interior is cream-color. Kha is never eaten alone; it is used as a flavoring component. We float large slices into soups or chop and pound pieces into curry pastes.

Shallot

Small purple red onions with a sweet pink flesh, which are used in nearly every Thai dish. Shallots have less juice and are therefore preferred for pounding to make paste. They have a special strong flavor.

Turmeric

Bright orange roots which are used for the coloring in yellow curries. White turmeric is used as a raw vegetable and resembles ginger.

Garlic

Garlic is considered as an important ingredient in Thai cooking. Also used as a medicine to reduce intestinal disorders.

Lemongrass

Also called 'Takrai' in Thai. It is one of the most-used herbs in Thai cuisine. Lemongrass adds a lemony flavor and aroma without acidity or sharpness. The usable inner core is about the thickness of a finger. When finely sliced, it can be eaten; larger pieces are used just for flavor and aroma. Lemon grass is also pounded into curry pastes and used, in dried form, for beverages.

Kaffir Lime Leaves

In Thai called 'Bai magroot'. Use them whole in soups such as Tom Yum, Tom Kha; and curries, as an aromatic ingredient not meant to be eaten. Or slice them into very fine, edible sliver. Either way, they add a wonderful flower-like fragrance and taste.

Tamarind

Used the ripe tamarind to make juice to give sour flavor to a dish like Pad Thai. The tea is good for digestion.

Sweet Basil

Hindus believe that basil is sacred and they like to plant it in religious sanctuaries. With a slightly hot flavor, though not so hot as pepper, holy basil leaves are used in many Thai dishes, including stir-fried meat dishes and curries. Basil is also used for medical purposes, to treat indigestion and to stimulate the appetite.

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