Rice
is the major export crop of Thailand and a staple in the Thai diet,
eaten at every meal. Thailand is world-famous for its jasmine rice.
The recipes in this section use Thai Kitchen Jasmine Rice, a fragrant
and naturally nutty rice grown in the fertile central plains of Thailand.
Noodle
dishes are eaten like snacks. Bought from street vendors they are enjoyed
on the run as well as in more formal settings. Rice noodles are made
by blending rice flour and water into a light liquid paste, which is
then extruded into thin paper-like sheets in the desired size, steam
cooked and dried. Fresh rice noodles have a slightly different
taste and texture. They would be equally delicious in these recipes
and can now be found in many Asian markets. Best used the day
you buy them. |
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