Thai Vocabulary: Staple Foods in Thai

Unlock the secrets to ordering traditional Thai dishes with confidence and ease.

Introduction

Embark on a culinary adventure through Thailand with our guide to staple foods in Thai. From fragrant curries to spicy salads, you’ll learn the names of essential ingredients and dishes that make Thai cuisine so unique and flavorful. With native speaker audio to guide your pronunciation, you’ll be able to confidently navigate menus and markets on your next trip to Thailand.

Vocabulary List

English Thai Pronunciation
Rice
ข้าว
khao
Bread
ขนมปัง
khanom pang
Pasta
เส้นอเมริกัน
sen amerikan
Potatoes
มันฝรั่ง
man farang
Beans
ถั่ว
tua
Lentils
เลนทิล
len thin
Oats
ข้าวโอ๊ต
khao oat
Flour
แป้ง
paeng
Cornmeal
แป้งข้าวโพด
paeng khao phoht
Noodles
บะหมี่
bamii
Couscous
คุสคุส
kus kus
Quinoa
ซินัว
sinua
Barley
ข้าวบาร์เลย์
khao bar ley
Tortillas
ทอร์ติญ่า
tor ti nya
Cereal
ซีเรียล
cereal
Sugar
น้ำตาล
nam tan
Salt
เกลือ
ke lua
Cooking oil
น้ำมันทอด
nam man tod
Eggs
ไข่
khai
Milk
นม
nom.

Culinary Corner: Rice is Life

In Thai culture, rice is not just a staple food; it is a symbol of life and fertility. The word for rice, ข้าว (khao), is used to refer to meals in general. So when in Thailand, remember that rice is the heart of every dish!

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