Thai Takeaway Fun Facts
Chow down on these tantalizing Thai takeaway facts – guaranteed to make your belly rumble for some spice!
Did you know that Thai takeaways are among some of the healthiest foods you can order in? A recent study found the ingredients in Tom Yum Gung soup (also known as hot & sour soup or Tom Kha) are 100 times more effective in inhibiting cancerous tumour growth than other foods. Additionally, Thai takeaways are loaded with fresh herbs, lemongrass, turmeric and galangal, which all pack a mighty health punch.
Forget the chopsticks. In Thailand, the use of a fork or spoon is far more common than chopsticks (which may come as a relief to some!).
Takeaway Thai curry is essential must try, and usually consists of one of four types: green, red, yellow and massaman (which has Muslim roots).
Thai food consists of a “Fab 4” of basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty and creamy. Chilli heat is then added to create different combinations of flavours. The secret to great Thai takeaways is a balance of the 4 main flavours and heat.
What’s your favourite on a Thai takeaway menu?
