Try a warm piece of roti or a cup of ice-cold watermelon shake. In Thailand, snacks and fruit drinks between meals are part of the fun of travelling. From sweet snacks to sausage and fried chicken, read about the flavour of whatever you fancy and how to eat it.
You enjoy the thinly cooked dough together with the sweet sauce. The crispness at the edges and the softness inside change with the filling and how it is cooked. In versions with banana you can taste the sweetness of the fruit too.
Roti: flavour and how to eat it →The flavour of watermelon is joined by the cold texture of finely blended ice. The taste of a cup changes with the ratio of watermelon to ice and the sweetness added.
Nam Taeng Mo Pan (Watermelon Shake): flavour and how to eat it →
The texture of thin, soft roti and fine sugar threads come together. The sweetness depends on how much sugar you put in. Add only a little at first, then more to your taste on the next roti.
Roti Sai Mai: flavour and how to eat it →
It is defined by the richness of pork and a sourness from fermentation. How sour it is depends on the degree of fermentation and how it is cooked. The raw chillies served with it can be hot, so try them separately, a little at a time.
Sai Krok Isan: flavour and how to eat it →
It is a dish where you enjoy the crunch of fried chicken together with the rich flavour of shallots. Another feature is that it is seasoned with aromatics such as garlic, coriander root and white pepper. You could also try the chicken and shallots together before adding any sauce.
Hat Yai Fried Chicken: flavour and how to eat it →If you would like to read more about the food and the regions behind it, these sources are worth a look. Ingredients and cooking methods can vary from one cook to the next.
