What are Typical Thai Winter Meals?
Traditional Thai winter foods and dishes may include:
- Tom kha gai: a coconut milk soup with chicken, mushrooms, and lemongrass.
- Tom yum: a spicy and sour soup with shrimp, mushrooms, and lemongrass.
- Gaeng massaman: a Muslim-influenced curry made with beef, potatoes, and peanuts.
- Khao soi: a northern Thai curry noodle soup made with egg noodles, chicken or beef, and a variety of spices.
- Khao pad: fried rice with meat or seafood, vegetables, and an egg.
- Pad see ew: a stir-fried noodle dish made with wide rice noodles, Chinese broccoli, and meat or seafood.
- Gai pad med mamuang: stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts, onions, and bell peppers.
- Gaeng kheow wan gai: green curry with chicken, coconut milk, and a variety of vegetables.
- Yam pla duk foo: a spicy salad made with deep-fried catfish, green mango, and herbs.
In addition to these dishes, many Thais also eat hot and spicy foods during the winter months to help warm the body.