How to Be Careful With Super Hot Spicy Thai Food When Traveling in Thailand!

 

 

My one piece of advice for travelers who are vacationing in Thailand and want to savior the Thai foods is simple - ask if the food is hot (as in 'spicy' hot) before you put it in your mouth!
Of course you also need to realize that what food is hot (and probably normal) for a Thai may be super hot, eye watering and physically punishing for a foreigner. Just because the food attendant says "it's not hot" doesn't mean it won't be hot for YOU. So keep that in mind, unless you want to be crying all the way home!
The thing is, down in the south of Thailand at least, eating rice with the addition of spicy 'prik' or spicy peppers is an everyday occurrence. You can often choose if you want your food hot or not, but sometimes it's best to say "not hot please" just in case. Another thing to do is cast your eyes over the food - you'll usually have a strong feeling if it's spicy or not. Your eyes will water and your stomach will tell you!

Although some foreigners can 'fire eat' the spicy food without a worry in the world, others get an uncomfortable fire in the belly from super hot food. If this happens to you (it's common to suddenly find spices or spicy peppers included in a Thai dish), eat the sliced cucumbers that will come served with every meal as they'll have a cooling effect and take away some of the fire. (Or make sure the restaurant has them available!)
In a nutshell, when you come to Thailand, it's inevitable that sooner or later you'll get served spicy Thai food and other Thai delicacies. (Especially if you travel down to the southern regions). Definitely give it a try - just make sure to have those sliced cucumbers handy!

Martin has been writing articles for nearly 3 years. Based in Thailand, he keeps a firm eye on discount travel packages and air travel opportunities. Come visit his latest website that takes an adventurous look into the best cheap flights to Thailand and amazing cheap travel packages for your next Thailand vacation.

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Thai Food and Culture

 

Thai Superstitions Surrounding Food
In Thailand, meals are traditionally eaten in a group setting. Unlike in America, the Thais believe it is bad luck to eat alone. Considering the Thais eat in large groups, it's therefore not surprising that a typical Thai dinner consists of three or more different dishes. And since, in Thailand, it is bad luck to throw food away, normally all of these dishes would be consumed in one sitting. Discarding food might anger the Thai "god of rice", a female deity who watches over the people, ensuring everyone has enough to eat. Bad luck or even widespread famine may ensue if food goes uneaten or is needlessly wasted.
A Typical Thai Meal
In Thailand, a typical meal would consist of the following:

One or two curry dishes, such as green, yellow, or red curry. These might be made with red meat, poultry, tofu, vegetables, or seafood, depending on the region and what protein sources are readily available.

A noodle dish such as Pad Thai noodles. These flavorful rice noodles might be made with tofu, chicken, or prawns.

A vegetable stir-fry dish made with just one or a variety of fresh local vegetables.

With all meals, Thai jasmine-scented rice is served on the side. Dessert may consist of something as simple as fresh fruit such as pineapple or papaya. For a beverage, most Thais enjoy their meal with a cold lager or a cool drink such as lime water or Thai iced tea.

How do Thais eat?
You've probably noticed that most Thai restaurants provide chopsticks to their patrons. And while the Chinese did bring chopsticks to Thailand several centuries ago, today most Thais prefer to use Western cutlery-but in their own special way. Thai cutlery generally consists of a fork and large spoon (tablespoon). The spoon is held in the right hand and used (in place of a knife) to cut meat as well as to scoop up the food (in place of a fork).
When eating, most Americans load up their plates with various types of food, as at a buffet table. In contrast, the Thais do not combine various foods on their plates, but rather, they sample one dish at a time, always eaten with a mound of Thai jasmine-scented rice on the side. Unlike the Chinese style, bowls are used mainly for soup, not in place of a plate.
Finally, just for fun, encourage your family or guests to eat like the Thais do, sampling one dish at a time and eating with a spoon and fork. Most of all, take the time to enjoy your good health, your friends and loved ones, and last but not least, the wonderful Thai food on your plate. After all, good food truly is a reason to celebrate!

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Menu:Rice leaves Yanang - Som Tam Kung Pao.

In contrast to familiar menu. With the application of good old into new flavors perfectly. Just add water to form Yanang at Rice. Look up the scent and taste increased. Serve with shrimp, green papaya salad burn This menu can tell, the one that taste delicious ... I'm feelings too. ^^

Ingredients.

		Jasmine old	1 ½.	Cup.
		Bai Ya Nang.	7-10.	Leaves.
		Coconut.	350.	Gram
		Granulated sugar	1 ½.	Tablespoon
		Salt.	2.	Teaspoon
		Water

How do

	•.	Sound once put a rice sieve Set aside to drain. Put electric rice cooker provided.
	•.	Juice, coconut leaves Yanang gradually add water to juice to coconut milk with green leaves Yanang 2 ½ cups.
	•.	Mix coconut, sugar, salt, sugar and melted the people. Filter by some whites.
	•.	Put into the cooker, electric rice cooker is prepared to mature.

Green papaya salad


Ingredients.

		Grated papaya lines.	1-2.	Cup.
		Care rot scratch line	1.	Cup.
		Thai garlic cloves small	6.	Lobe
		Chilli granule	5.	Grain
		Pepper seed	7.	Grain
		Medium thick tamarind water.	1.	Tablespoon
		Fish sauce	3.	Tablespoon
		Palm sugar.	3.	Tablespoon
		Lemonade	2.	Tablespoon
		Dried powder.	¼.	Cup.
		Lemon, cut into small rectangular pieces.	¼.	Cup.
		Cashew Fried.	¼.	Cup.
		Grilled river prawns cooked cut back.	3.	Body.
		Grilled vegetable salad and lemon (for dressing).

How do

	•.	Fish sauce, palm sugar, tamarind water and heat to raise enough boiling water and cool it. Add lime juice, mix well and set aside.
	•.	Pound garlic, chili pepper, carefully put shredded papaya. Care rot and pound gently to mix well. Spoon mixture enter the basin.
	•.	Sprinkle dried powder. Spoon lemon mixture fried cashew nut in Article 1, to mix together the cinnamon taste.
	•.	Grilled river prawns served with rice and green papaya salad dressing with lemon grilled vegetable salad beautifully.

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