What make the Thai food so rich in flavour?

There is something unique about Thai cuisine is that it offers many wonderful flavours. You can try out the flavoursome Thai dishes when dining at the best Thai restaurant, where the colours and textures of the food enhance the overall dining experience. If you are looking for the right places to eat in London, visiting Thai Square Restaurant, the best Thai restaurant in London, is the perfect way to expand your palate.

For those who are interested in understanding more about what have been used to make Thai food rich in flavour, here are 6 essential Thai ingredients that are always used in making the tasty Thai dishes.

  1. Chilies

Mostly used in curries, the fresh, dried chilies add the spiciness to Thai dishes. You’ll find cayenne chilies used in many curries such as Massaman curry. The chilies come in red or green varieties and have been a staple in Thai cooking for centuries.

  1. Coconut Milk

Popular in Thai curries and some other Thai dishes, coconut milk comes from the grated flesh of the ripe nuts. Many restaurants tend to use canned coconut milk, and a small amount of coconut milk can already boost the flavour and provides a delicious taste to the dishes.

  1. Glutinous

It is also called as sticky rice or khao niao in Northern Thailand, commonly served in a special bamboo container, named as kratip khao. You will find that Glutinous rice can be used to create many delicious food as it is a common ingredients in both savoury and sweet Thai dishes.

  1. Black Pepper

Because chilies was not introduced into Thailand until the 16th century, black pepper was the original ingredient used to add spiciness to the food instead. You’ll still find black pepper used in many marinades for grilled beef or chicken which adds to the taste. It’s still very popular to flavour the meals in different places to eat in London.

  1. Limes

The juice from the limes adds a tart flavour that provides a lightness to salads, fried rice, and grilled meats. In addition to the juice, the leaves from the limes are often used for soups which provides them with a zesty touch.

  1. Fresh herbs

It should come as no surprise that the best Thai restaurant will flavour many of their dishes with fresh herbs, such as cilantro. In addition, there are meals that use Thai basil and mint for additional flavouring along with coriander that comes from Vietnam.

There are other numerous Thai ingredients added in the process of making different tasty Thai dishes. Book your table at Thai Square Restaurant now. We are one of the best places to eat in London, serving the flavoursome and genuine Thai dishes. Our Thai ingredients are all imported from Thailand daily to make sure that our food are freshly made. Also, do not forget to check out our website, why not take advantage of our best London restaurant deals to treat yourself and your family with exquisite Thai meal at the finest Thai restaurant in London.

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