You don't have to wear Thai chef pants or travel to Thailand to enjoy the fresh tastes of Thai cooking. Thai cooking continues to grow in popularity in North America, Australia and Europe alike, showcasing ingredients such as rice and noodles, fish, vegetables, unique spice combinations all with very little meat.
When most people think of corporate identity apparel in the restaurant industry there are half a dozen iconic brands that might come to mind. But walking through the busy night markets in Bangkok the work attire of the various vendors is just as varied as the fresh ingredients that are brought in each morning. (Visitors are advised to arrive early because there are rarely any leftovers.) This night market illustrates the benchmark of Thai cooking: eat fresh. By choosing items that have a relatively short shelf life, you are sure to make more health conscious dishes and use more locally grown foods.
While uniforms hotel are important to the hotel business, finding just the right Thai restaurant uniform is just as an important decision for the rising Thai restaurateur. In cities from San Francisco to Sydney, Thai restaurants have expanded locations, allowing greater freedom and creativity on the menu. While favorites such as Money Bags (Tung Tong), a crispy filled pastry created in the royal kitchens of Thailand, are a staple appetizer on numerous menus; flash fried soft-shell crab offer another taste sensation for the diner looking to expand the Thai food experience.
But no Thai meal would be complete without rice. Jasmine rice, saffron and sticky rice are popular rice choices to accompany your meal. One added health benefit of rice is that its starch base is readily converted to glycogen, giving much needed energy to the muscles of the body. Brown rice is the healthiest rice, as it is higher in oils and vitamins.
For main dishes, the Thai novice should start with a simple Pad Thai, a dish of thin rice noodles with bean sprout, crushed peanuts and red onion; or, perhaps, a serving of Massamun Curry made with coconut milk and onion accented with cashews and fried red onion. One of the great things about Thai food is that it is made to share, so that dining out with a group of friends you can enjoy a sampling of many different dishes without overindulging.
Finally, remember that healthy Thai cooking is really no different from other forms of cooking. If you remember to select nutritionally rich ingredients, maintaining the inherent natural goodness of the food, you are on your way to enjoying a well-balanced diet that is imaginative, delicious and good for you.
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