Going to any new point on the map, tourists get acquainted with the culture, local color and, of course, national cuisine. No wonder there is even such a thing as gastronomic tourism. Perhaps, the maximum number of gustatory impressions can deliver exotic countries, one of which is Thailand.
Variety of Thai cuisine
The cuisine in Thailand is in some way a tourist attraction, because it has a pronounced character. Spicy spices, all kinds of sauces, at least sweet, sour, spicy and salty, an abundance of red and green chili peppers in different dishes - all this is completely unusual for a Western man, and thus very attractive. A common notion that the food of Thailand - beetles, larvae, cockroaches, is a myth. Yes, such exclusive treats are a part of Thai cuisine, but they are used as snacks, for example, as seeds or nuts. The main food is rice, noodles, chicken, for example with ginger , seafood, vegetables, fruits.
Prejudices about eating are not the streets of Thailand
Tourists traveling to Thailand always have a choice where to dine or have lunch - you can choose an expensive restaurant, you can look in a cafe, and you can try what distinguishes food in the streets of Thailand. Most of the visitors are intimidated by stories about unsanitary conditions, germs and stale food, so they tend to get only to the most elite establishments more reminiscent of European, but the real taste of this country can be felt only on the street. The cities of Thailand, indeed, are not clean, filled with garbage cans and waste on the sidewalks, cause unpleasant feelings, but this does not mean that Thais sell low-quality food.
Street food in Thailand
A lot of trays or mobile makashnits offer an assortment that restaurants can not boast of, and prices on the streets are several times lower. Before deciding, risking or refraining from street food in Thailand, it is worth considering, maybe it's not so scary. Firstly, the streets are not just for tourists, but mostly for the people of Thailand, so sellers value their reputation and try to get regular customers. Secondly, the peculiarity of street Thai cuisine is that the dishes are prepared in front of the public, that is, one can see with their own eyes and even choose what will be cooked specially for you. Thirdly, all that is bought is usually eaten near the trays, which means that the probability of a stale is small enough, otherwise it would be immediately known. These arguments convince many to take risks and not regret, but to return home with a sea of impressions. Especially travelers to Thailand recommend to look at the night markets, which unfold with the sunset and finish feeding those who are already at dawn.
The rules of a hungry tourist in Thailand
Having decided to try local dishes, it is worthwhile to follow certain rules that will not spoil the rest and sensations from the country:
- Get used to local food gradually. It is not necessary, after arriving in Thailand, on the very first day to start all the hard and experiment with spicy dishes. Still, the stomachs of the Thai people have already adapted to a lot of pepper and spices.
- Even an uneasy meal in the representation of the Thai has a pronounced island taste,
therefore it is better to warn local cooks with the clear phrase "know spice", which means "not acute". - Pay attention to whether the Thai people buy food in this tray. Usually they know good places, and you can trust their experience.
- If you still worry about the perception of the body of new food, but really want to try, choose products that have been thermally processed.
Summing up, it can be noted that the food in Taidand is not the "pitfalls" that the tourist should fear .