Sunday, May 6, 2012

Important Foods of the Country:


The main ingredients used are pumpkin and coconut. 

The pumpkin used commonly in thailand is called Fak Thong (Thai: ฟักทอง or golden squash) and is also called kabocha squash in North America. It has a strong yet sweet flavor and moist fluffy texture. It is a common ingredient in vegetable tempura and can be made into soup.

Thailand is in the top ten coconut producers in the world. The oil and milk of coconuts are commonly used in cooking and frying; coconut oil is also widely used in soaps and cosmetics. The coconut is known for its versatility uses of its different parts. The harvestation of coconuts include the use of pig-tailed macaques.


Gr aram masala is a blend of ground spices common in north indian and othesout asain cuisines. It is pungent, but not hot in the same way as a chilli pepper. The varying spices can include black & whitepeppercorns,cloves,Cinnamon ,mace blades, black & white cumin seeds, black brown & green cardamom pods, nutmeg, star anise, and coriander seeds.

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