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  • Common Ingredients, Herbs & Spices
  • Common Skills and Methods
  • Dishes & when they're eaten
  • Home and Thailand Intro
  • Common Ingredients, Herbs & Spices
  • Common Skills and Methods
  • Dishes & when they're eaten

Common Dishes & What time they're eaten

Below, we will go over common meals eaten by Thai people at different time of the day.

Breakfast: Thai Jok 

Why? Jok is a rice porridge, very commonly eaten for breakfast traditionally. It is based on the Chinese version of the same dish. It is easy to digest, warm, often described as "comforting", and can be topped with a variety of different ingredients. It is typically eaten between the hours of 0630 and 0900.

Lunch: Khao Pad (Thai Fried Rice)

Why? Khao Pad is a versatile and quick dish that can be made with leftover rice and a variety of proteins and vegetables. It’s a rather filling meal that provides the energy needed for the rest of the day. It is typically eaten between the hours of 1100 to 1300.

Snacking: Satay (Grilled Skewers)

W hy? Satay is a popular street food snack consisting of marinated meat skewers grilled over an open flame. It’s often served with a peanut sauce on the side. It is typically eating as either a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack, translating to the hours of 1000 to 1100 and 1300 to 1400 respectively.

Dinner & Dessert : Gaeng Keow Wan (Green Curry) &  Khao Niew Mamuang (Sticky Rice with Mango)

Why? Green Curry is a rich and flavourful dish made with coconut milk, green curry paste, and a choice of meat or tofu. It’s often served with rice and is a staple in Thai dinner menus. It is typically eaten in in the evening, around 1800 to 2000 hours.  As for the dessert, Khao New Ma Muang is a popular dessert that adds  sweet, sticky rice with ripe mango slices and a drizzle of coconut milk, making it a satisfying meal end. 

Made for Ms Brown , 9C 2024