What to Eat in Thailand
- The Best Thai Food
- Top Thai Fish Dishes
- Explore Unique Flavors
Wondering what to eat in Thailand when you visit next? You’ve come to the right place. Thai food is our favorite. When we first traveled to Thailand in 2000, we were introduced to the exotic flavors of Thailand from north to south and it’s been our top choice for international food ever since.
Upon returning home, we have been making Thai food (and other Asian recipes) at home for two decades. We always look forward to going back to Thailand to discover more authentic Thai cuisine. It’s the one food of the world that never gets old.
The Best Thai Food
This post was originally written by Thai food expert Mark Weins who shared his favorite Thai fish dishes that are not to be missed. If you want to read about more Thai cuisine, consider researching online for authentic recipes.
Top Thai Fish Dishes
Fish is a major part of Thai cuisine. In Thailand, it’s not just the neat boneless fillets that are used, but the entirety of the fish serves as a key ingredient in many dishes. All Thai fish dishes and photos are credited to Mark Weins of Migrationology.
1. Pla Pao
Roasted fish in Thailand is stuffed with crushed lemongrass stalks, coated in a thick layer of salt, and grilled over low coals. Tear away the skin, grab a chunk of the moist flaky flesh, dip it into the sweet and sour chili sauce, and you’ve got a bite to cherish! Get the full recipe here.
2. Pla Duk Yang
Not the prettiest of creatures, catfish, however, make up flavor-wise for what they lose with their looks. Smoked over low heat, catfish soak up an unbelievable amount of smokiness that adds to their addictive taste. The flesh remains firm while the skin turns golden and crunchy!
3. Pla Kapong Neung Manao
Known as Asian seabass or barramundi, this fish is first steamed plain, then drenched in a zesty lime soup. The heaps of garlic, fresh diced chilies, and cilantro create a remarkable Thai dish. See how to prepare this dish on EatingThaiFood.
4. Pla Tod Cumin
Marinated in freshly ground turmeric root, then deep-fried to a crisp, these delectable bites are the essence of culinary satisfaction. Along with a big plate of rice, pla tod cumin is a quintessential dish in Thailand! See how to make this Southern Thai dish by following this recipe.
5. Miang Pla Too
Miang Pla too is a compact meal package that includes fried mackerel, soft rice noodles (khanom jeen), lettuce, napa cabbage leaves, and a variety of different herbs. In a similar fashion to constructing a taco, grab a piece of lettuce, fill it up with noodles, a piece of fish, add some herbs, and generously douse it in chili lime sauce before enjoying your creation! Check out this easy-to-follow recipe.
6. Pla Tod Rad Prik
Deep-fried fish is delicious enough on its own, but when it’s bathed in a sweet and sour chili sauce, you’ve got an ultimate recipe for tastiness.
7. Pad Pla Keun Chai
Along with the marvels of intact fish dishes, various forms of stir-fried fish are also common in Thai cuisine. Pad pla Keun Chai is a fantastic dish flavored with oyster sauce and fried with red chilies and baby celery leaves.
8. Pla Chon Lui Suan
If there’s one Thai dish that embodies the quintessential tastes of Thai cuisine on a single plate, it’s pla chon lui suan. Steamed with a garden of vegetables, coated in a fiery hot and tart dressing, and topped with raw garlic and mint sprigs, each mouthful delivers a burst of culinary delight.
9. Pla Ta Pien Tom Kem
Simmered for over 20 hours in sugar cane juice and ginger, pla ta pien tom kem is a unique traditional Thai dish. The tender flesh is so soft that it can be sliced through the bones, allowing you to enjoy the entire carcass!
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