A Guide to Traditional Thai Breakfast

While Thailand may be much smaller than the United States, it is a country rich in regions, cultures, and cuisine. When it comes to the traditional Thai breakfast, there is no clear-cut definition; each region has its own interpretation of what constitutes this morning meal. Unlike other cultures, Thai food does not adhere to strict breakfast, lunch, and dinner categories. Here, you can eat whatever dish you desire, regardless of the time of day. However, locals usually choose smaller, lighter meals for breakfast and often eat multiple times before lunch.

Despite the absence of a formal breakfast menu, there have been recent trends towards ready-to-eat cereal. Nevertheless, some of the most common components of a traditional aahan chow (Thai for "morning food") are rice, pork, chicken, and noodles. Sticky rice, plain rice, wet rice – Thailand has it all. Sticky rice is sold with grilled, marinated meats like skewered pork (moo ping) or chicken (gai yang) by street food vendors.

Another popular sticky rice combination is khao neow sang kaya, a morning treat consisting of black or white sticky rice, custard, and coconut cream which is then wrapped in banana leaves. For those who prefer plain white rice, it is often served with Thai omelettes(khai jiao), which are deep-fried with fish sauce, chili, and spring onions instead of the usual salt, pepper, and milk.

For a touch more flavor, steamed white rice is paired with curry under the name khao red gaeng and is often topped with a fried egg. Food vendors begin setting up shop before sunrise for those looking to grab a filling breakfast on-the-go. Congee (jok), which is boiled rice in water, is another popular breakfast dish that can be eaten plain or with toppings like Thai donuts (patongo) - deep-fried, salted dough with a crispy exterior and soft interior-which are perfect for dipping into congee.

Aside from dishes based on rice, breakfast can also include dim sum, fried bread, steamed buns, buttered bread, and instant noodles. When it comes to beverages, Thai iced coffee with condensed milk and evaporated milk is a popular choice. Though most Thai breakfasts are served with hot coffee, country-wide there are coffee stalls selling hundreds of cups every morning from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. Fresh soy milk, also known as nam tao hoo, is another popular drink typically sold at street food stalls.

In Thailand, breakfast is an essential part of life, and the meals are just as diverse as the people who enjoy them.

Lemon Potato Salad

This easy-to-make lemon potato salad is perfect for those summer gatherings.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs. potatoes
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Directions:

Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 - 20 minutes until they are tender.
Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool.
Cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
In another bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic.
Pour the mixture over the potatoes and toss to combine.
Chill the potato salad in the fridge until serving time.
Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

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