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Asia · Southeast Asia

Thailand at the table.

Thai cooking moves between sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and hot, with fresh herbs and pastes carrying much of the flavour.

A useful way in

Look for the details.

Dishes are commonly ordered to share, with rice providing a calm centre.

Keep an eye out for

Essential ingredients

  • Fish sauce
  • Lemongrass
  • Fresh chiles

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Dishes to know

  • Green curry
  • Pad thai
  • Som tam

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