Thai food is well known for perfectly balancing sweet, savoury, sour and spicy in one plate. Each and every distinct bite comes with its own delightful experience. Vegan Thai food has won the hearts of many. The dishes incorporate a rainbow of veggies that blend into a delightful taste and also a plethora of benefits for the body. Even though people have the misconception that vegetarian food is boring, you will be surprised at how satisfying and wholesome Thai food can be. Read this blog to know about some veg Thai food that can excite your taste buds.
Yellow Thai mixed with veggies
It’s a delightful curry that is made of a mixture of vegetables. Its vibrant yellow colour from turmeric draws many people. The main ingredients of this dish are potatoes, bell pepper, baby corn, green beans, cauliflower, zucchini, Thai yellow paste and coconut milk. It is prepared by sauteing the aromatic spices with the yellow Thai curry paste and the vegetables. The coconut milk is added, and then it’s left to simmer. It is garnished with some fresh Thai basil and cilantro.
Thai-style spring rolls
This dish can be something to snack on or as an appetizer. This savoury dish is first made by sauteing the shredded cabbage and carrots with minced garlic. The noodles are added and stirred as well, which is seasoned in oyster sauce, soy sauce or fish sauce. The stir fry is added to the wrap, which is then deep-fried, making it scrumptiously crunchy and delicious on the inside.
Gang hed – Mushroom curry
This kind of curry is made in two distinct ways, the Isan style, which involves mixing three to five types of mushrooms: straw, shiitake, oyster and Shimeji. It is prepared by boiling leafy vegetables, such as Ya Nang extract, which gives it a green tint, then the mushrooms are added and left to simmer. For seasoning, some Pla Ra and fish sauce are added to this dish, and for the central style, the mushrooms are sauteed until golden to give it a smoky flavour and left aside. Then, a bloom paste that is made of coconut oil is cooked together with coconut milk with some aromatic lemon grass or lime leaves. Sugar and soy sauce are seasoned into the dish and finally garnished with basil.
Thai bean thread glass noodles
It’s a dish that is made from mung bean starch and water, which creates a clear gelatinous noodle. It is prepared by firstly preparing the noodles, and then, after preparation, it can be served with some salads like Yum Woon Sen or soups. The dish is famous for its absorption of flavours and its chewy and slippery texture.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the many types of Thai food. Every dish is distinct and comes in its own extraordinary flavour. If you are excited to try any of these dishes, Thai It is the best place to be, where Peter Azzi has a delightful menu of scrumptious Thai food that you can enjoy with friends or family. Book a table or order online, and our chefs will prepare something flavourful for you.
FAQ’s
- What are the common ingredients of Thai food?
Thai food ingredients focus on having a balance of sweet, sour, savoury, and spicy, so that means spices would involve lemon grass, chillies, coconut milk, sweet palm sugar and fresh herbs.
- Is Thai food spicy?
Thai food is mostly spicy because of its fresh chillies and curry paste, but the level of spiciness would be according to your preference.
