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THAI FOOD CULTURE

and sees the papaya pounded with a mortar with The South of Thailand is a potpourri of styles with
a host of ingredients including shrimp, garlic, fish Chinese and Malaysian settlers having a strong
sauce, lime juice and more. influence. This is in addition to the historical trade
journeys from India and Java, each leaving their own
Another dish favoured by locals and tourists alike culinary marks on the area. A typical dish for the south
is ‘Kai Yang’ which is grilled chicken with added is ‘Kaeng Tai Pla’ which is a very fiery curry made with
coriander root, black pepper and fish sauce which is green beans, fish stomach, pickled bamboo shoots
rubbed over the chicken before slow cooking.
and potatoes.
Although the metropolis of Bangkok is the dominating
influence in the Central region, there are still many other
food specialities that give this area its own character.
The Chinese accent to the dishes is strong because of
the large community living there. A particular curry is
‘Kaeng Khieo Wan’ which is a green curry usually with
either chicken or fish.

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