There are a thousand reasons to visit Thailand. Amazing natural sceneries, white long beaches, legendary parties beneath the full moon on the island and of course, Thai cuisines are some of the alluring attractions that make tourists travel from far and wide to visit Thailand. The delicacy of Thai dishes results in a blend of freshness and fragrance, and irrespective of your reasons for visiting, an indulgence in the traditional foods in Thailand is something you must never resist. Thai cuisine has a reputation all over the world for being some of the most delicious and flavorful meals that you will ever consume.
Spices and herbs are the essential part of Thai cooking. The combination, they help achieve a balance of the four essential Thai tastes: spicy, sweet, salty, bitter and sour.
There’s no need to include meat in your meal when vegetarian, Thai dishes already have so much amazing flavor. Thanks to aromatic spices, fresh ingredients, chilies, and herbs, these Thai-inspired recipes are brimming with flavor and nutritionally balanced without any need for meat, eggs, or dairy.
As a volunteer taking part in our projects of course you will have plenty of free time to explore the bustling local markets where you can also find a range of wonderful gifts and souvenirs. Local people, along with tourists normally fill these markets for the great local street food at an amazingly low price!
There are a range of wonderful smells to inhale as you walk around the markets, you will find your mouth watering with the aroma in the air. Thai food really demonstrates intricacy; attention to detail, texture, color, taste, and the use of ingredients with medicinal benefits as well as good flavor. Making Thai dishes the perfect example and combination of a tasty but healthy cuisine.
Here are some samples of Thai food you can find in the night markets all over Thailand;
This is the most famous Thai food. This vegetarian take on pad Thai offers adequate protein in the form of eggs (use tofu for a vegan version) and crunchy nuts. Plus, since it’s made with rice noodles, pad Thai is a naturally gluten-free dish.
Green mango salad Firm, unripe mangos add fresh crunch and flavor to this classic Thai salad. If it’s summertime, add some halved cherry tomatoes for more brightness. To make it vegan, swap the fish sauce for soy sauce. Fried tofu adds a new texture and protein.
Thai Spring roll are brimming with crispy vegetables and chewy noodles. They’re fun to make, too—get your kids or spouse involved in the rolling and you’ll be eating these fresh spring rolls in no time. Serve as an appetizer or fun party food.
Thai Mango Sticky Rice Dessert (Khao Niaow Ma Muang) Thai mango sticky rice (Khao Niaow Ma Muang) is a classic vegan Thai dessert and is sure to become a favorite at your house. The sticky rice can either be steamed or you can make it in a pot on your stove. It’s the perfect pair with sweet, ripe mango.
