Thailand Cuisine Flashcards

(55 cards)

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A number of indigenous Mon-Khmer and Malay civilizations used to live in the region now known ____________.

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Thailand

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Thailand’s cultural influences have included the culture and religions of ____________.

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India

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Was sparked by young military personnel and other civil workers in 1932.

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Siamese Revolution

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Was established in 1992 which has resumed to the present day.

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Democratic government

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It is the capital of Thailand.

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Bangkok

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Is the official currency of the Kingdom of Thailand.

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Thai baht

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Is often as an indicator of social status.

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Clothing

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It is generally forbidden for Buddhist monks.

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Physical contact with women

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Used to pass or received items

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Right hand

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It should ]not be rested on tables or pillows that people sleep on

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Feet

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It is most important part of the human body.

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Top of the head

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One of the most important influences on Thai culture has been___________.

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Buddhism

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It is influenced by the modern day, yet still retained very proud links to it’s tradition and Buddhist spirituality.

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Bangkok’s Culture

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It also play a significant role in shaping the culture.

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Buddhism, Animism and Westernization

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It is important contributions to Thai culture, and the close links between Thailand and India can be seen in art, literature, and in many Thai customs.

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Hinduism

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This are the most important values that Thai people hold___________,___________,_________________.

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Respect, Self-control, and a Non-confrontational attitude.

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This are the Superstitions of Thailand

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-No haircut on Wednesday.
-Stopping rain with lemongrass.
-Person who has the last piece of food gets a good looking partner.
-Wearing amulets.
-You’ll get soulmate if wrapped by a snake in a dream.

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This are the Traditional Thai Attires.

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-Pha Nung (or Pha Sinh)
-Pha Biang (or Sabai)
-Raj-Pattern Costumes

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Is a lower-bod, wrap-around clothing adopted from Cambodia.

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Chong Kben

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Is shawl-like garment, or breast cloth. It is worn by both women and men.

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Sabai

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It is designed by Queen Sirikit in 1964 to be Thailand traditional costume.

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Chut Thai

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It is the traditional shirt of men in Thailand.

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Phraratchathan

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A large rectangular piece of fabric, wrapped around the waist. It can be used as a cloth, a towel, or a headdress.

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Is a tubular skirt. It is worn wrapped around the waist by women.

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It is a formal Chut Thai for men
Suea Phraratchathan
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It is a formal Chut Thai for women
-Boromphiman -Chakkri -Chakkraphat -Siwalai -Amarin -Chitlada -Ruean Ton -Dusit
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It contains flavors and techniques that are familiar from Chinese, Indian and Japanese cooking, but they have been so skillfully combined and refined that the resulting dishes have a new and exciting character.
Thai Cuisine
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Are not used in fish and poultry feature more prominently than meat.
Dairy Products
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It often only constitutes a small portion of the dish.
Meat
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In a wealthy household in the past, a set of meal usually consist of a ________,_________,__________,__________,___________.
soup, a curry, a salad, a dip, aside dish
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Usually consist of dry or syrup variety
Desert
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Were usually no included in deserts when the sween meals in the following manners.
Fruits
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The majority of Thai cooking is done in one piece of cooking equipment.
Wok
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Is a very rapid process as the ingredients are cut into small, even pieces.
Stir-frying
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Thai food is eaten with a _________and __________.
Fork and Spoon.
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A proper Thai meal should consist of __________, _____________, _______________.
A soup, a curry dish with condiments, a dip with accompanying fish and vegetables.
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like the fragrant plain variety, most commonly steamed.
Central Thai
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Is popular in cities like Bangkok, particularly in the form of numerous noodle dishes.
Chinese-Thai Food
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Their dishes are elaborately put together, making it as much of an art form as a culinary masterpiece.
Royal Court
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It is a distinctive as its culture.
The North Region
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Is preferred, traditionally kneaded into small balls with the fingers.
Steamed Glutinous Rice
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Are generally milder than those of central and north eastern Thailand.
Northern Curries
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A pork curry that relies on ginger, tamarind, and turmeric for its flavor.
Kaeng Hang Le
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A curry broth with egg noodles and meat, topped with spring onions, pickled cabbage, and slices of lime, wooden palaces.
Khao Soy
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Food reflects the influences of neighboring Laos in a number of dishes.
The Northeastern Region
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Was once scarce in villages
Meat
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Are the principle source of protein, sometimes fermented.
Freshwater fish and Shrimp
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Plays a prominent role in many dishes; its milk tempers the heat of chili-laced soups and curries, its oil used for frying, and its grated meat serves as a condiment.
Coconut
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Are eaten as appetizers or stir-fried with chicken.
Cashew Nuts
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Proper Dining Etiquette of Thailand
1. Start with a spoonful of rice on it own 2. Take only a few spoonful's at a time from the serving dishes. 3. Leave some food on your plate and in serving dishes to emphasize the generosity of your host.
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This signature dish is a great go-to introduction to Thai food as it’s not too spicy.
Pad Thai (Stir-fried Noodles)
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One of Thailand’s most iconic dishes, this popular soup is a spicy, sour and aromatic tastebud extravaganza!
Tom Yum Goong
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Thailand’s world-famous curries range from mild to explosive and sweet to sour and invariably concocted with coconut milk, present a soup-like consistency.
Kaeng Lueang
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One of Thailand’s most common curry varieties, red curries are a happy medium: generally spicier than yellow curries but less so than the green varieties.
Gaeng Daeng
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Originating from Central Thailand, green curry is the spiciest of the Thai ‘holy trilogy’ and arguably, most familiar world-wide. This
Gaeng Keow Wan Gai