5 Color of Curry Rice
5 Color of Curry Rice
Thailand has been welcoming foreigners since the golden age of Ayuthaya. One of the things that remains as a historical heritage of this intertwinement of culture is the food. Thai food incorporates the influence of various cultures, resulting in dishes that are uniquely Thai.
Thai dishes are numerous and the options are endless. One of the most common and popular dishes in Thai food is curry or “Kang” in Thai. It is one of the go-to quick meals and is often eaten with rice. The charm of Thai curry is the ingredients and spices that create different colours for each curry type.
Today, Elephant Go Go will introduce you to 5 different colours of Thai curry and where best to taste them. If you are ready, hop on board Elephant Go Go for some aromatic Thai curry.
Red — Panang Curry
Thai curry uses a base of curry paste, which is a blend of spices such as chilli, garlic, galangal, shallot and shrimp paste. Panang curry is made from mixing curry paste with coconut milk and meat. Panang curry is typically thicker than other types of curry and is one of the most common dishes you can find.
If you are looking for a flavourful bowl of Panang curry, try the beef curry at Supanniga Eating Room on Sathorn 10. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and serves up authentic recipes of Thai food.
Supanniga Eating Room สาทร 10
Hours: Daily 11.30 – 14.30 and 17.30 – 23.30
Accessibility: The restaurant is located near King Power Mahanakorn stop on Elephant Go Go Blue route
Green — Green Curry
Another famous Thai curry, aside from Panang, is Green Curry or known as Kang Kiew Waan in Thai.
Green curry is a favourite among both foreigners and Thais due to its vibrant colour and delicious taste. Elephant Go Go wants to recommend something a little different; the Green Curry Shrimp Croquet at the world-famous Blue Elephant restaurant.
Green Curry Shrimp Croquet is a twist on a traditional Thai dish by combining Thai green curry with European style croquette.
Blue elephant
Hours: 11.30 – 14.30 and 17.30 – 23.30
Accessibility: The restaurant is located near King Power Mahanakorn stop on Elephant Go Go Blue route
Orange — Kang Som
Another interesting and colourful curry is Kang Som which means orange curry in Thai, signifying the dominant taste of this tangy curry.
Kang Som is a dish from Central Thailand and the sourness comes from the use of tamarind. The soup is usually made with fish or shrimp and seasonal vegetables, making it quite healthy.
The place to try this tangy soup is Nara Thai Cuisine, ICONSIAM branch, conveniently located near Elephant Go Go stop. The restaurant serves a flavourful bowl of Kang Som Pra Ka Phong (snapper), made from the freshest ingredients. Slurp up this delicious bowl of Kang Som with a side of rice and you will surely be asking for more!
Nara Thai Cuisine, ICONSIAM branch
Hours: Daily, 10.00 – 21.30
Accessibility: The restaurant is located near ICONSIAM stop on Elephant Go Go Blue route
Yellow — Kang Karee
Kang Karee is a dish that was brought into Thailand since Ayutthaya period. This type of curry uses intense curry paste and has a stronger aroma and taste than other curries. Kang Karee has been adapted to be less thick and more spicy for Thai taste.
Kang Karee that Elephant Go Go wants to recommend is Kimmei Fish Curry, a Southern Thai-Muslim dish, served with pickles and cured catfish eggs. This dish is available at Paste Restaurant, a Michelin Starred restaurant which offers authentic and ancient recipes of Thai cuisine. Every dish is made from the best ingredients and sourced from the best suppliers.
Paste Restaurant Bangkok
Hours: Daily, 12.00 – 14.00 and 18.30 – 23.00
Accessibility: The restaurant is located on the 3rd floor at Gaysorn Shopping Centre, Siam Paragon stop on Elephant Go Go Red Route or Siam Square stop on Elephant Go Go Green route
Dark red — Fish Organs Sour Soup
The food in each of the 4 regions of Thailand is different in both the ingredients and taste. Southern cuisine typically uses seafood as the main ingredient and tends to be spicier than other regional cuisines. A popular Southern curry dish is the Fish Organs Sour Soup.
The original Fish Organs Soup is made by using fish internal organ, marinated with salt as a base. However, the dish that we are recommending is vegetarian but still delivers the intense flavour of Fish Organs Soup. This healthy soup is available at Talalask restaurant, Central World. Talask has been making vegetarian Thai food for more than 10 years, without sacrificing the original taste.
Talalask
Hours: Daily, 10.00 – 22.00
Accessibility: Siam Paragon stop on Elephant Go Go Red Route or Siam Square stop on Elephant Go Go Green route
