Thai cuisine, so delicious and varied in its piquant tastes, is a true
gastronomic art. Creativity in cooking stems partly from the Thais' love
of good food, and partly from the wealth of ingredients available. The
country possesses an abundance of vegetables and fruits, herbs and
spices, succulent seafood and fresh farm produce, and all are
wonderfully used in tempting recipes.
From Royal Thai cuisine, based on menus traditionally served at the
regal banquets of old, to four very new and tempting dishes is almost
endless.Delicious thought the variety is, the essence of Thai food and what
makes it a world-class culinary are is its subtlety. The key lies in the
balance and harmony of a blend of hot, sweet, salty and sour flavors.
Amazingly for something that tastes so good, Thai food is also highly
nutritious. With its emphasis on the freshest produce, green vegetables
as well as herbs, along with a fondness for fish and poultry, Thai
cooking is as much a delight for the health-conscious as for the
gourmet.
For the ultimate souvenir, you can learn art of preparing Thai food at
various cooking schools, both in Bangkok and other major destinations,
and so take a taste of Thailand back home with you.
In addition to Thai food, other cuisines, East and West, are readily
available. Independent restaurants offer between them virtually every
culinary style you can think of, while top hotels pride themselves on
the high standards of their specialty restaurants where superb menus
are matched by impeccable service. Related Dining Articles:
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