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Thai cuisine is the native food of Thailand and is celebrated the world over for its unique taste and rich fresh spices. As with other Asian chefs and cooks on the continent, Thai cuisine balances a variety of tastes and strong aromatic ingredients.

Although restaurants and pubs around the world, notably the UK, serve Thai Food, it is rarely the real deal. Lets be honest here, this food is rarely made by Thai's and is often a pale imitation of the original dish. It is not real Thai cuisine. Doubtful? Why don't you test this out yourself?

Here's a few facts about Thailand before we discuss Thai cuisine further. Thai people regard themselves as 'the land of the free'. Why? Because throughout its history Thailand is the only country in south east Asia who staved off colonialism. Despite some misconceptions, Thailand is not a small country. It's land mass is actually slightly bigger than some European countries including Spain. It is only in recent years that Thai cuisine has been experienced in the West. Its popularity is soaring.

Common herbs used in Thai cuisine include lemon grass, mint, Thai basil, turmeric, garlic and, naturally, the signature ingredient is Chili. These are the ingredients responsible in the creation for dishes including roast duck and Seafood and Panang curries. These dishes are often complimented by rice and noodles. Jasmine rice and egg noodles are notable favourites.

The Thai diet is full of vegetables and fruit. Compare this for a moment to your average western diet. Food from Thailand is typically very healthy. Its vibrant spices and ingredients mean that it's consistently risen in popularity. This is demonstrable in the sprawling number of Thai food outlets and, as we've witnessed, the demand for caterers of Thai food.

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