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Khao Kaeng
Khao kaeng or Khao gaeng (), literally "thai curry, rice and curry", also known as khao rat kaeng (), meaning "curry on rice", is a Thai cuisine, traditional Thai dish consisting of steamed rice served with a variety of curries and side dishes. This dish is a staple of Thai cuisine, particularly popular as a quick and flavorful meal and can be found in restaurants, food stalls and markets across Thailand. The dish is typically characterized by its rich and spicy curries, which are often balanced with Frying, fried foods and vegetables. History and evolution Ayutthaya Period (1351–1767) During the Ayutthaya Kingdom, Ayutthaya period, markets in the capital city, including the Taat Kaan market near the royal palace, were hubs of both fresh food and prepared meals. Khao kaeng was among the prepared foods sold alongside items such as rice-wrapped meat (), roasted coconut, Thai Chinese, Chinese-style dishes, boiled bananas, grilled fish, salted crabs and grilled stingrays. Khao kaeng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thai Curry
Thai curry (, ) is a dish in Thai cuisine made from curry paste, coconut milk or water, meat, seafood, vegetables or fruit, and herbs. Curries in Thailand mainly differ from the Indian subcontinent in their use of ingredients such as fresh rhizomes, herbs, and aromatic leaves rather than a mix of dried spices. Definition The first Thai dictionary from 1873 CE (2416 in the Thai Buddhist calendar) defines ''kaeng'' as a watery dish to be eaten with rice and utilizing shrimp paste, onions or shallots, chillies, and garlic as essential ingredients. Coconut milk is not included in this definition and many Thai curries, such as and , do not feature it. Curries in Lanna (northern Thai) cuisine, with only a few exceptions, do not use coconut milk due to coconut palms not growing well, if at all, in the climate of the Thai highlands. The spiciness of Thai curries depends on the amount and kind of chilli used in the making of the paste. Even within one type of curry the spiciness ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
