Thailand’s food needs little introduction. From San Francisco to Sukhothai, its profusion of exotic flavours and fragrances make it among the most coveted of international cuisines. As a walk through Bangkok forcefully reminds, these flavours and fragrances are seemingly inexhaustible. However, whether it be juicy pieces of grilled pork on a stick or a fiery bowl of ‘Tom Yum’ soup, we all have to start somewhere. And what better place than our carefully selected Top 10 of Thai Food, which spans everything from staple backpacker favourites to Thai classics. Once you’ve tried them all, please vote for the one that really thrilled your taste buds...

POPULAR FOOD IN THAILAND
-Khao Pad (Fried Rice)
-Tom Yum Goong (Spicy Shrimp Soup)
-Som Tum (Spicy Green Papaya Salad)
-Pad Thai (Thai style Fried Noodles)
-Pad Krapow Moo Saap (Fried Basil and Pork)
Why is the food popular?
Why Is Thai Food So Popular? - Thai Express Franchise

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What are the common ingredients used in their cooking?

-Fish Sauce
-Coconut
-Coriander
-Curry Paste
-Chili
-Kaffir Limes

WHAT ARE THE COMMON INGREDIENTS USED IN THEIR COOKING?
CHINESE
  Chili sauce. Providing an extra zing, this thick sauce adds a nice punch of chili flavor to a dish.

MALAY 

. Most Popular Chinese Cooking Methods

.Examples of Malay cooking terminology for dry heat methods are menumis (cooking paste, chili, or spices using oil or fat in the wok over relatively high heatbefore adding it to the main ingredients such as vegetable, fish, or meat), menyangai (dry fried spices, peanut, or grated coconut—frying without using oil or fat
INDIANS METHODS OF COOKING