Khao Pad Gai

At first all I could order in Thailand was Khao Pad Gai. Fried Rice with Chicken. Fortunately, I have learned some new words. I love the food here in Thailand! Don't get me wrongI get cravings for Sito's cooking but Thai food is very delicious. And Thai's love food. It is always time to eat and always room to eat more. Not only do they serve delicious, flavorful food it is always so expertly presented. A plate might be served to your table with shrimp sitting on a bed of lettuce with a few flowers on the side. Or the fruit would be carved into interesting shapes and delicately arranged on the platter. Food presentation earns a lot of points in my book. After all you eat with your eyes first, right?

So far I have really enjoyed Chicken with Cashews, Green Curry (Thai style), Yellow Curry, Shrimp Cakes and every type of noodle soup they offer. The food is spicy, but full of flavor. You guys know I love to cook so I have been trying to figure out what types of ingredients they use to make their food so delicious- a couple things have surprised me.

1. Lime leaves- gives the food a sour taste (obviously). They put this in the Green Curry. Probably to counteract the spiciness!
2. Lemon grass- I was speaking to a Thai friend and he said he paid 20 Canadian Dollars for 2 stalks of Lemon Grass in Canada. Here it grows in his backyard.
3. Fish Sauce or Nam Bla (literally means fish water)- I know it sound super gross but it is so good! They use it like soy sauce. Sometimes it comes with chiles so it is the perfect addition to everything... especially Khao Pad Gai :)

PS: The pineapple tastes like Pina Coladas. I swear. So sweet and delicious!