Many different Thai foods do use spicy curry to add a bit of zing and heat to the dish. Yellow and green curries are both used in Thai food, especially soups. Actually, one of the main reasons that many people get Thai food and Indian food mixed up is because […]
Does Thai Food Contain Soy?
Many people are surprised to learn that Thai food does not contain much soy sauce. People assume that because it is an Asian cuisine that it must be heavy on soy. While Japanese and Chinese food both make liberal use of soy sauce, Thai food does not. Instead, Thai food […]
Does Thai Food Contain Nuts?
The vast majority of Thai food does not contain nuts, but there are a few notable exceptions. If you are allergic to or just don’t like nuts you will be safe with 95 percent of Thai dishes. One of the most famous and popular Thai foods is Pad Thai, which […]
Does Thai Food Have Trans Fat?
Thai food doesn’t contain any trans fat unless the condiments or sauces contain it, which is usually not the case with traditional Thai food. Trans fat is added to products such as margarine in order to give the products a longer shelf life. The typical sauces in Thai food don’t […]
Does Thai Food Contain Dairy?
No, generally Thai food doesn’t contain any dairy at all. One reason for that is because cows are very limited in Thailand, and therefore all dairy products are expensive here. Even coffee in Thailand usually does not contain cream or milk. Instead, they use coconut milk as a dairy substitute. […]
Does Thai Food Cause Headaches?
No, Thai food is not known for causing headaches. I live in Thailand and eat my fair share of Thai food and headaches is not a problem for me, nor of I heard anyone complaining about Thai food giving them headaches. If you are getting headaches after eating Thai food, […]
Does Thai Food Cause Diarrhea?
Unfortunately, it is true that Thai food tends to cause diarrhea for many people. This is especially true if it is one of the first times in your life you are eating Thai food. There are a couple different reasons why Thai food can cause diarrhea. First, Thai food is […]
Can Use Normal Basil in Thai Food?
It’s not a good idea to use regular basil in Thai food. It’s important to use holy basil because it is what gives Thai food its distinctive heat and flavor. Most Thai dishes don’t use holy basil as ingredient, but in the ones that do, it is an indispensable part […]
