Thai Cuisine Words
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In Thai cuisine, what does 'pad' mean in dish names like 'pad thai'?
About Thai Cuisine Words
Test your knowledge of Thai culinary vocabulary, from pad thai to tom yum Thai Cuisine Words packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. In Thai cuisine, what does 'pad' mean in dish names like 'pad thai'?
Answer: Stir-fried
2. What is 'tom yum' in Thai cooking?
Answer: A hot and sour soup typically made with shrimp, lemongrass, and lime
3. In Thai cuisine, what does 'gaeng' (or 'kaeng') refer to?
Answer: A curry or soup-like dish
4. What is 'nam pla' in Thai cooking?
Answer: Fish sauce, a fundamental seasoning in Thai cuisine
5. What does 'som tum' refer to in Thai food?
Answer: A spicy green papaya salad
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