Thais are known for their lovely delicacies which offer amazing tastes that can hardly be compared to meals from other countries. These Thai meals come in different forms and offer a wide range of benefits to the body. Perchance you are traveling to Thailand, you will likely want to know the things they eat for breakfast in the country.
Typically, Thais don’t have any special meal dedicated to only breakfast. people eat rice soups with eggs, ground pork and rice, deep-fried chicken with sautéed vegetables and egg, and other meals any time of the day, including morning. However, some Thais are already adopting the Western way of eating only light meals for breakfast, but the trend is still new.
Based on the Thai way of eating breakfast, you can come across any dish in front of people for breakfast. In other words, people eat the same meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner but some foods are often preferably eaten in the morning in Thailand. According to Trip Savvy, Taste Atlas, and other websites, these are some of the meals that they usually eat for breakfast in Thailand:
Khao tom
As long as the best Thai diets are concerned, khao tom doesn’t need any introduction. Like many other Thai meals, khao tom is prepared with rice and a few other ingredients such as Chinese celery and sliced ginger. In addition, you need to spice it up by adding goong (shrimp), gai (chicken), or moo (pork) to the rice soup.
It is noteworthy that khao tom is semi-solid and thin. This makes it a good breakfast choice for individuals that want to eat something light as they step out of their home in the morning.
Fruits
Let’s still talk about another popular breakfast for people that want a light meal. Fruits have been the go-to breakfast for lots of people in Thailand as they are easy to eat and chew, nutritious, and light. In most cases, you don’t even need to waste too much time on preparing them. Hence, fruits are some of the favorite options for people rushing to work in the morning.
Dragonfruit, banana, guava, papaya, and other fruits are often available for breakfast in Thailand. Otherwise, you can take mangos on sticky rice as you get set to start your day.
Jok
When it comes to Thai breakfasts that look like breakfast in the West, jok is undeniably one of the best choices. It is a rice porridge that contains rice, poached egg, minced pork, ginger, and green onions. Since jok comes with hot temperature and thick texture, lots of people prefer to eat it in the morning before the sun starts shining greatly.
Khao rad kaeng
Khao rad kaeng is made with a wide range of ingredients including vegetables, fish, meats, and sauces. Its base is usually rice while other things are served on it. Pork and chicken are often the preferred meats for this meal, but some people can use other meats.
Kanom krok
Kanom krok are small coconut pancakes made to be eaten in the morning and other times of the day. This snack features different ingredients such as coconut milk, rice flour, and sugar that are made into a pudding. These Thai coconut pancakes can be taken along with spring onions or sweet corns.
Kai jeow
Kai jeow is regarded as a form of Thai omelet. However, unlike Western omelets, it is not usually folded. Basically, it requires the cook to beat the ingredients into eggs. Afterward, it will be wok-fried till you have crispy edges.
Some oil is added to the meal to determine its texture whereas starch or flower is used for adding some thickness to it. Vegetables, pork, and so on can be added to it. It is usually served along with rice as well as a chili sauce.
Pa thong ko
Otherwise called Chinese doughnuts, pa thong ko looks more like a snack than a real meal. Nevertheless, it is often eaten by lots of people in Thailand in the morning. This is because it is light; hence, it is good for breakfast.
To make Chinese doughnuts, you need to make small fluffy doughs, which are deep-fried. Once ready, you can eat the pa thong ko alone or dipped inside soy milk or coffee. For more fullness, you can add a bowl of jok to your pa thong ko.
Moo ping
This meal is Thailand’s version of meat skewers which provides lots of proteins. It is prepared by marinating and grilling the pork to produce delicious yet affordable sticks. As you eat the sticks, dip them into a spicy sauce. Some people often add sticky rice to the meal. Notably, all you need to eat moo ping are your fingers.
Otherwise, you can replace the moo (pork) with gai (chicken).
Dim bao/sum
In the real sense, dim bao or dim sum is not an indigenous Thai food, but it has been tweaked to fit into the needs of the Thai. When prepared in Thailand, dim sum comes with shrimp or meat that adds a special flavor and taste to the meal. However, a sweetened bean paste can be added to the meal to tweak the taste. The content of the dim bao or sum will determine its shape and color; hence, it is easy for the locals to know the ingredients of the meal.
Tom luad moo
Tom luad moo is another popular meal that Thais often take for breakfast. The main ingredients are offal and congealed blood of a pig. Usually, it has condiments such as vinegar, chili flakes, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Basically, it is a bland soup that you can combine with rice.
Apart from the morning, these meals can also be served other times of the day you deem fit. In addition, many Thais don’t sit at home to prepare most of these meals for breakfast as they prefer buying them from local restaurants or food stalls.