Weekend Special: 5 Classic Thai Recipes Every Foodie Should Try

The weekend is all about exploring new cuisines and trying new things. After eating dal-chawal every day, we seek to break free from the mundane during the weekend and wish to indulge in unique and delicious dishes! If you wanted to try new cuisines, we have a delicious recommendation for you: Thai! Although this cuisine originated in Thailand, it offers a unique blend of sweet, sour and spicy, resembling the diverse palate of India. The best part is that Thai food is quite easy to prepare and with the right ingredients, you can create a Thai meal at home!

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1. Raw Papaya Salad (Som Tam)

Raw papaya salad, also known as Som Tam, is a unique dish found in restaurants as well as on the streets of Thailand. It uses locally sourced fresh vegetables and nuts combined with a range of tart and sour ingredients. Raw papaya salad offers a rollercoaster of flavors, from extremely spicy to sweet and sour.

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2.Tom Yum Soup

Tom yum soup is the best known recipe in the Thai soup category. Usually it includes prawns but a vegetarian version is also very delicious. It is very quick and easy to prepare and is also enriched with aromatic flavors that make it a healthy but delicious dish.

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3. Thai chicken stir-fry

Chicken strips are bathed in a savory sauce made with red chili peppers, lemon, sugar and soy sauce to make this Thai chicken stir-fry. The distinct sweet and spicy taste of this stir fry makes it a crowd favorite.

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4.Thai Curry

Probably one of the most popular dishes in Thai cuisine, this earthy and healthy curry is enjoyed by most foodies! With variations like red, green, and yellow, you can enjoy a Thai curry that suits your taste buds.

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5.Thai chicken fried rice

If you like to eat fried rice, then this Thai Chicken Fried Rice should definitely be on your list. Drizzled with fresh red chili, lemon juice, garlic, and pepper, this spicy rice dish makes for an utterly mouth-watering dinner.

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Try these delicious Thai recipes this weekend and let us know how you liked them in the comments section below!