Thai Food and Culture

Thai superstition is all about food

In Thailand, meals are traditionally eaten in a group. Unlike in America, the Thais believe that it is the misfortune of eating alone. In view of the Thai people eat in large groups, it is not surprising that a typical Thai dinner consists of three or more different. And there, in Thailand, has the misfortune to throw away the food, usually all the judges sat in a consumer. Reject food couldWrath of the Thai "god of rice", a female deity who protects the people, so everyone has enough to eat. Bad luck or even widespread famine may develop when food goes uneaten or wasted unnecessarily.

A Thai dishes

In Thailand, it would be a typical meal of the following:

One or two curry dishes such as green, yellow or red curry. These may be red meat, poultry, tofu, vegetables, seafood or product, depending on the region and whatprotein sources are available.
A plate of pasta such as Pad Thai noodles. This delicious rice noodles can be made with tofu, chicken or shrimp.
A plate of grilled vegetables with only one or a variety of fresh vegetables.

All meals Thai jasmine rice, served separately. Dessert may consist of something as simple as fresh fruit such as pineapple or papaya. For most Thais have a drink with their meal, a cold lager or a cold drink assuch as lime or Thai iced tea.

Thais like to eat?

You have probably noticed that most Thai restaurants offer the sticks for their patrons. And while Thailand chopsticks to bring several hundred years ago, today most Thais prefer to use Western cutlery, but in their own way. Thai cutlery is generally made up of a large spoon and fork (EL). The spoon is held in his right hand and used (instead of a knife) for cutting meatto draw, and the food (instead of a fork).
When you load most Americans eat their meals with different kinds of food as a buffet. In contrast, the Thais do not combine various foods on their plates, but as a dish at a time, side always eaten a mountain of fragrant Thai jasmine rice with that. In contrast to the Chinese style, are mostly used for soup bowls, not instead of a plate.

Finally, just for fun, encourage your family or guests to eat asThais do, taste a dish at a time and eat with a spoon and fork. Above all, the time, those who enjoy good health, your friends and loved ones, and last but not least, the wonderful Thai food on the plate. After all, good food is truly a reason to celebrate!