Best Thai Dishes to prepare with Your Girlfriend
Thai cuisine is distinguished by its light preparation and spicy flavors. Their recipes are not only delicious but they are also made with ingredients that offer medicinal benefits.
Food presentation is given considerable attention, from the texture, color, and scent to the overall appearance. Intricacy is important to them.
In 2017, seven of the best Thai dishes were included in the World’s 50 Best Foods list. Thailand has the most dishes listed out of all the countries that earned a spot. They were, respectively, tom yam goong (4th), pad thai (5th), som tam (6th), massaman curry (10th), green curry (19th), Khao pad (24th), and Nam Tok mu (36th).
Thai cuisine is thoroughly prepared and grouped into four categories based on how a dish is cooked. Here’s how they make their food:
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Tom: boiled fish
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Tam: pounded food
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Gaeng: curry
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Yam: spicy flavored salad
If you love spicy foods, you won’t get enough of their best-tasting dishes, that will be a reason you’ll keep wanting more. Moreover, eating it gives you a few health benefits. Below are some of the benefits of spicy food:
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Helps in weight loss.
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Reduces the chance of depression.
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Aids in the treatment of neuropathic or arthritic pain.
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Helps against inflammation and the prevention of heart disease.
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It improves digestion by increasing the amount of digestive juices in the stomach.
Moments in the Kitchen
Couples who cook together are more likely to stay together, according to science, since it helps you feel better and more connected to each other. One element that contributes to this is that a number of people find cooking to be one of their favorite pastimes.
According to a poll, 87 percent of respondents felt that cooking together may deepen a couple’s bond.
On the other hand, it’s a means to express affection. At the same time, it is a type of communication that you can’t easily feel.
Instead of dining out at your favorite Thai restaurant, create your moments in the kitchen with your Thai girlfriend by preparing some of these best Thai food recipes:
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Khao Pad
Fried rice is a favorite of most of us. If you’re one of those, you’ll enjoy this meal for a long time. Fried rice has turned lazy cooking days from an egg-will-do meal to an I’ll-eat-this-forever meal.
It allows you to combine various ingredients into a delicious one-pan dinner. Thai fried rice differs from Chinese fried rice in that the former uses fish sauce as a seasoning, whilst the latter contains more veggies and a hint of soy sauce.
Ravage your last night's dinner by making Khao Pad, and you'll always be glad you didn't finish everything the night before.Always use cold rice for the best results. Nothing tops leftover rice because it tastes better every time. Because preparation is generally quick, make sure you have everything you want to add on hand.
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Tom Kha Kai (Thai Chicken Soup)
Spend time with your Thai girlfriend while making Tom Kha Kai, a Thai chicken soup with coconut milk. This dish’s exquisite blend of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors will send your taste buds into overdrive.
Chicken Soup is for the soul. Do you know what Tom Kha Kai is for? It's for the heart!If you’ve had Tom Yum soup, you’ll notice that Tom Kha Kai is much creamier. It is an ideal food for cold winter days and may be served as an appetizer or as the main course. If you choose with the latter, make sure to also include noodles.
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Pad Thai
This isn’t your typical noodle snack.
Pad thai fried noodles will certainly stimulate your appetite. It is commonly prepared with chicken and shrimp and has several variations around Thailand. The recipe is basic and easy to prepare.
Noodles without soup? Yes, that's definitely Pad Thai!You’ll have a lot more fun with a Thai woman when preparing the sauce that comes with it. It’s made using tamarind, lime juice, and rice vinegar.
Here are some variations on the dish to consider:
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Pad Thai Macaroni
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Pad Thai Noodle Salad
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Raw Vegetarian Pad Thai Salad
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Family-friendly Pad Thai
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Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
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Chicken Pad Thai
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Real Shrimp Pad Thai
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Vegetarian Pad Thai
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Gluten-free Shrimp Pad Thai
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Massaman Curry
It simply takes an hour and five minutes to cook and prepare this dinner. It’s basic, simple, and quick.
It has a somewhat sweet flavor that adds to the dish’s mildness. Coconut milk is mostly used in massaman curry, and if you want to make it lighter, mix it with chicken stock.
Treat yourself to a hearty dish by cooking this Massaman Curry!This is the perfect snack to share with your partner, especially on cold winter nights. If you can’t finish everything, you can always reheat the leftovers for a delicious weekday lunch.
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Chicken Satay
You will surely like this appetizer. It’s a traditional Thai food that both adults and children enjoy.
Thai chicken satay was originally served as a snack, but it is now often served as a side dish for full-course dinners.
Sliced chicken in sticks? What a taste of heaven it is! Thailand's Chicken Satay will surely be one you'll keep looking for.The chicken is accompanied by its own peanut sauce. This dish is thought to be popular among people who have a strong preference for chicken. And if you enjoy street food, this is a must-try!
Allow the chicken to marinade with ground spices for greater absorption to make it delicious and tasty. When cooking, you may always use an electric grill or go the natural route by utilizing charcoal.
It should be noted, however, that chicken grilled over charcoal has a better flavor and texture.
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Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad)
Som Tam is a Thai meal that blends all four flavors on a single platter. This will rock your taste buds with its combination of sweetness, saltiness, sourness, and spiciness.
You have more reasons to love salads once you try Thailand's, Som Tam.It’s mostly made of green papaya, which has been transformed into a salad with chilies, green beans, garlic, and cherry tomatoes. Dry shrimp, salted crab, and throw peanuts are some of the other variants of this meal.
You won’t have any trouble preparing this in the kitchen because it only takes 25 minutes to prepare. The ingredients are also not difficult to come by, as unripe green papaya is widely available at supermarkets.
Cooking Together, Happy Forever
Routine and regular dates are now less exciting. This time, step up your dating game by doing something out of the norm with your Thai woman.
The satisfaction of making meals for a loved one is unequal to any authentic Thai restaurant experience.
Spend time in the kitchen with each other and prepare some of the best Thai dishes to create fun and lasting memories. Not only will your heart be full of joy, but so will your stomach.
Remember that there is a good life if there is good food.
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