DENPASAR, BALIPOST.com – One of the unique culinary delights from Thailand, namely Som Tam, has recently become very popular with social media users. Not only Som Tam, there are a number of Thai culinary delights that are also popular, such as Tom Yum, Pad Thai, and Mango Sticky Rice.
Reporting from the Look Inside Thailand page, som tam is a popular salad from Thailand containing green papaya and hot chili sauce. This dish originates from the Isaan region, which is located in the Northeast area of Bangkok. With sweet, sour, crunchy and spicy flavors, this dish is the perfect side dish.
Som tam is made from grated raw papaya, mixed with Thai chilies, garlic, fish sauce, palm sugar, tomatoes, peanuts, dried shrimp, carrots, green beans, tamarind juice and lime juice.
By using a wooden or clay mortar and a wooden pestle. After that, all the ingredients will be mixed and pounded in a wooden mortar to release the taste and aroma.
This dish is believed to originate from Laos, this is because som tam is very popular in the Northeast region of Thailand, namely Isaan which borders Laos. In addition, papaya and chilies have been the main ingredients in Lao cuisine since the 1800s. In the Lao-Isaan dialect, Som Tam was originally called tum bak hoong. Bak Hoong means papaya, while tam means pounded. Since this salad involves a lot of mashing, it is not surprising that this salad was previously known as mashed papaya.
The name change occurred due to mass migration from the Isaan region to Bangkok. Migrant workers shared recipes and names that changed over time until som tum became the staple food in street markets that it is today. Reporting from thaiginger.com
So, if you want to try Thai cuisine, you don’t need to go all the way to the country nicknamed the White Elephant Country. Here are 5 Thai restaurants that you can visit in Bali:
1. Warung Siam
Warung Siam, located in Ubud, Gianyar, serves practical and hassle-free Thai home cooking. Serving authentic Thai dishes made from fresh ingredients.
Located on Jl. Gautama, Ubud, this stall serves Thai food with prices starting from IDR 45,000. open every day from 12.00 to 20.30.
2. Pok Pok
Pok pok is a roadside restaurant with a few plastic chairs out front for a nostalgic Thai feel. Located on Jl Labuan Sait No. 432, Pecatu, Uluwatu, food at this restaurant is priced from IDR 40,000 and is usually open Monday – Saturday from 13.30 to 20.30
3. Bangkok Hustle
Bangkok Hustle in Canggu is a place to eat that sells delicious food typical of Bangkok street markets. Located on Jl Raya Semat, Canggu, this restaurant is open every day starting at 11.00
4. Oh My Thai
At Oh My Thai you can taste Bangkok chicken wings marinated in Thai style. Authenticly made and full of spices, this culinary destination is often packed with hungry tourists looking to pamper themselves. Located on Jl Pantai Batu Mejan No. 18A, Canggu, this restaurant is open every day from 11.00 to 22.00
5. 555 Thai
Serving delicious home-cooked Thai food that brings good times, smiles and laughter. Specializing in authentic flavors, you won’t be able to resist the curries, stir-fries and noodles.
Try the chicken wrapped and cooked in pandan leaves, followed by classic Khao Pad, before finishing with mango sticky rice. Located on Jl. Pererenan Beach No. 16, Pererenan, Canggu with prices starting from IDR 25,000. (Cahya Dwipayanti/balipost)
