Thai food you must try!

Som Tam   (Green Papaya Salad)         Green papaya salad is a spicy salad made from shredded unripe papaya . Probably originating from ethnic Lao people, it is also eaten throughout Southeast Asia. Locally known in Cambodia as bok l'hong , in Laos as tam som or the more specific name tam maak hoong , in Thailand as som tam ( Thai : ส้มตำ ] ) , and in Vietnam as gỏi đu đủ. Som tam, the Thai variation, was listed at number 46 on World's 50 most delicious foods compiled by CNN Go in 2011.            The two most popular types of green papaya salad have either dried shrimp or salted crab. Green papaya salad with dried shrimp and peanuts is called som tum thai. The green papaya salad with salted crab is called som tum pbooh. The majority of the ingredients are the same. I likes it with both dried shrimp and  crab.           The salad can be as simple or complex as you choose—for a vegeta...

Pad Thai (Thai Fried Noodles)                      Pad thai is made with soaked dried rice noodles, which are stir-fried with eggs and chopped firm tofu , and is flavored with tamarind pulp, fish sauce , dried shrimp , garlic or shallots , red chili pepper and palm sugar and served with lime wedges and often chopped roasted peanuts .  It may contain other vegetables like bean sprouts , garlic chives , pickled radishes or turnips , and raw banana flowers. It may also contain fresh shrimp, crab , squid , chicken or other animal products. Many of the ingredients are provided on the side as condiments such as the red chili pepper , lime wedges, roasted peanuts , bean sprouts and other miscellaneous fresh vegetables. Vegetarian versions may substitute soy sauce for the fish sauce and omit the shrimp.                             ...

Tom Yum Goong  (Spicy Thai Soup w/ Shrimp)                 The words "tom yam" are derived from two Thai words. Tom refers to the boiling process, while yam refers to a Thai spicy and sour salad . Indeed, tom yum is characterised by its distinct hot and sour flavours, with fragrant spices and herbs generously used in the broth. The basic broth is made of stock and fresh ingredients such as lemongrass , kaffir lime leaves,   lime juice , fish sauce , and crushed chili peppers .               This is a delicious Thai soup with shrimp as a main ingredient. So if you are not into seafood, jump ahead to the next dish! For all of you seafood lovers, you’re having a great start into your Thai food experience. This is a clear soup with lemongrass and is often seen as a hot and sour soup. So if you are not into spicy, don’t forget to ask for a “mild” version.         ...