Join the Central Jersey Cachers for บางอาหารที่ดีเยี่ยม at Thai Kitchen II @ 6:30pm
327 US Hwy 202/206
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 276-3664.
The Thai people migrated to their present homeland from southern China about 2,000 years ago. They brought with them the spicy cooking of their native Yunan province, as well as its dietary staple, rice. Other Chinese influences on Thai cooking included the use of noodles, dumplings, soy sauce, and other soy products. Like the Chinese, the Thais based their recipes on blending five basic flavors: salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and hot. From nearby India came not only the Buddhist religion, but also spicy seasonings such as cumin, cardamom, and coriander, as well as curry dishes. The Malays, to the south, further shared seasonings, as well as their love of coconuts and the satay (a dish that is similar to shish kebabs).
Since 1970, Thai cooking has become extremely popular in North America. Some of the most popular dishes with Americans are: • Tom Yum Goong (Spicy Shrimp Soup) • Pad Thai (Thai style Fried Noodles) • Som Tum (Spicy Green Papaya Salad) • Tom Kha Kai (Chicken in Coconut Soup) • Gaeng Daeng (Red Curry) • Khao Pad (Fried Rice) • Gaeng Keow Wan Kai (Green Chicken Curry) • Yam Nua (Spicy Beef Salad) • Kai Met Ma Muang (chicken fried with cashew nuts) • Pak Boong (Morning Glory)
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World Culinary Cruise Itinerary:
1 - Mexico - July 16, 2012
2 - Greece - August 23, 2012
3 - Japan - September 12, 2012
4 - India - October 11, 2012
5 - Russia - November 14, 2012
6 - Poland - December 5, 2012
7 - Ireland - January 22, 2013
8 - France - February 26, 2013
9 - Spain - March 13, 2013
