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One of the great pleasure of being in Thailand is that
there is a great abundance of eating places and the cost of eating is
rather cheap when compared to those in Western countries. As Thailand
is a major agricultural country, grains, vegetables, meat and all kinds
of foodstuff are produced here at very reasonable prices. Besides, aquatic
and marine animals are easily acquired from the sea and many rivers. These
factors together with the gift of cooking of Thai people make Thailand
a paradise for every food lover.
Do you want to try something exotic and spicy? Thai food is recommended to you. Eating Thai food, you will not only enjoy its delicious tastes, but you will also get benefit from the medicinal herbs used as ingredients in each dish. To acquaint you with herbal Thai dishes, let Thaiways present to you the recipes for top ten Thai dishes best loved by foreigners with the medicinal properties of herbs used in each dish.
Ingredients • 1 cup of shelled shrimps • 3 shallots thinly sliced • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced • 1-3 small chillies, thinly sliced • A handful of basil leaves • 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil • 2 tablespoons of fish sauce • 4 tablespoons of hot water • Half a lime, squeezed • 1 teaspoon of sugar • Salt and pepper How to cook 1. Heat the oil in a frying-pan. 2. Stir-fry the shallots and garlics. 3. Add the chillies, fish sauce and shrimps. Stir for 2 minutes before pouring the hot water, cover and simmer for a few minutes. 4. Uncover the pan and season with lime juice and sugar. 5. Stir another 30 seconds before adding the basil leaves. 6. Flavour with salt and pepper. 7. Remove from heat and ready to be served with boiled rice. |
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