Thai flavors are well represented in America today, though some restaurants are more authentic in their cooking than others.
, where familial recipes are frequently passed down through generations, seasoned as much with herbs and fish sauce as they are by homespun heritage.
"There are a handful of classic Thai dishes that we use as a bar when trying new restaurants," explains Braden Wages, co-owner and chef of, a Thai restaurant with four locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area."These are dishes that are simple in concept, require some not-so-off-the-shelf ingredients to make them real, but have room for creative liberty while still respecting tradition.
In detailing authenticity in Thai restaurants, Wages likens it to setting the bar for a great burger:"Remember when 'traditional' burgers were lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and beef patty? Well, nowis judged on the mix of beef used in the patty, the creativity of the toppings, and what sauce is slathered on the bun." Global cuisine, as Wages explains, is evolving, too.
With that in mind, here are seven dishes that fit the bill for authentic Thai cookery in restaurants, according to the folks who know good food better than anyone: professional chefs.One standout starter, according to Wages, is green papaya salad, otherwise known as som tam. While there are endless variations and delicious iterations throughout Thailand, his favorite style hails from the central part of the country.
"Our favorite style is more central-Thai in style, with tender strips of unripe papaya, muddled in a mortar and pestle with lots of herbs, limes, tomatoes, carrots, and a tamarind and fish sauce 'dressing.'" The key is to top it with crushed peanuts for texture and sweetness —"and lots of Thai chilies "
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