Thai food is a blend of Chinese, Malay, Indian, Myanmar, Khmer, Laotian and to a lesser extent, Portuguese cuisines. Yet, Thai food has maintained its own distinct identity, it is a harmonious blend of indigenous spices and products and multi-cultural influences. This text onThai recipes range from the simple to the delightful and will provide you with many wonderful experiences in the kitchen. It also provide brief notes with some of the dishes to place them in a cultural, religious or traditional context.