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Savoring Thailand — Popular Dishes You Must Try
Thailand is a culinary paradise, renowned for its flavors, aromatic herbs, and a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. Thai cuisine offers a delightful journey for your taste buds. Here are some of the most popular dishes you simply must try when visiting Thailand.
Pad Thai
Arguably the most famous Thai dish internationally, Pad Thai is a stir-fried noodle dish that’s a staple at street food stalls and restaurants alike. Made with thin rice noodles, its typically stir-fried with eggs, tofu, shrimp, or chicken, and garnished with crushed peanuts, bean sprouts, lime wedges and sometimes a sprinkle of chili flakes. The sauce, a combination of tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar, gives it that irresistible tangy-sweet flavor.
Tom Yum Goong
Tom Yum Goong is a classic Thai soup known for its bold, refreshing flavors. This hot and sour soup is made with fresh ingredients like lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lime juice, fish sauce, and crushed chili peppers. Shrimp is the star of the dish, though chicken and other seafood can be used. The soup is often enriched with mushrooms and tomatoes, creating a deliciously complex broth.
