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NAKARA SPECIALTY: <\/h2>\n\n\n\nCHICKEN MASSAMAN CURRY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This is one of our most loved dishes<\/strong> by all our guests. Massaman originated in 17th century Central Thailand (so not strictly Isan) at the cosmopolitan court of Ayutthaya. The unique flavors of the Massaman curry paste (nam phrik kaeng matsaman) come from spices that are not frequently used in other Thai curries including cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, cumin, bay leaves, nutmeg and mace. In the 17 century these spices would have been imported from the Malay Peninsular meaning they would have been affordable only to the highest households making this a truly Rich and Royal meal. Do make our Massaman one of your first dishes when you stay with us. It’s absolutely delicious especially as we serve with our own freshly made flat breads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Asian](\"https:\/\/nakaravillasandglamping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/asian-food-concept-homemade-spicy-chicken-masala-thai-massaman-curry-with-spices-foreground-black-slate-stone-with-copy-space-1-1024x768.jpg\")
The Royal Dish: Thai Chicken Massaman Curry <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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ISAN TOP TEN DISHES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1) PAPAYA SALAD \/ SOM TAM KORAT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Isan region’s most iconic dish<\/strong>, this salad is made of shredded green papaya, tomatoes, long beans, garlic and other in-season vegetables in a lime-juice dressing. It’s traditionally pounded in a large stone mortar and pestle (the resulting sound, “pok pok,” has become a colloquial saying among foreigners) Som tum is now found throughout Thailand, with many regional variations and creative spin offs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Papaya](\"https:\/\/nakaravillasandglamping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/papaya-salad-served-with-rice-noodles-vegetable-salad-decorated-with-thai-food-ingredients-1024x768.jpg\")
The World Famous Papaya Salad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n2) MINCED PORK SALAD \/ Laab Moo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Originating from Laos<\/strong> this fiery minced pork salad is the big favourite in Isan food. While there are variations the most popular Laab comes as a stir-fried minced pork dish with shallots, coriander and mint leaves. Seasoned with the salty of fish sauce and the sour of lime juice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Chicken](\"https:\/\/nakaravillasandglamping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/chicken-larb-plate-with-dried-chilies-tomatoes-spring-onions-lettuce-1-1024x768.jpg\")
Amazing Taste: Chicken Larb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n3) ISAN SAUSAGES \/ SAI KROK ISAN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sausages are popular<\/strong> in both Northern and Northeastern Thailand, but this Isaan version made with pork and glutinous rice is now popular all over Thailand and South Eats Asia. Minced pork parts are typically mixed with garlic, salt and steamed sticky rice, piped into pig’s intestines, and then allowed to ferment until slightly sour while drying, which gives the meat a rich and funky flavor. The finished product is often grilled and served with vegetables and herbs such as ginger, cabbage, shallots and chiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Homemade](\"https:\/\/nakaravillasandglamping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/homemade-sour-sausages-with-thai-herbs-vegetables-homemade-pork-meat-sausages-skins-with-herbsand-spices-top-view-1024x768.jpg\")
Wonderful Snacks: Isan Sausages<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n4) GRILLED FISH \/ PLA PLO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In Isan, the fish are gutted,<\/strong> stuffed with pandanus leaves and lemongrass then coated with flour and rock salt before taking a grilling over charcoal barbecues. Served with a fish sauce, lime and chilli dip. Eat the meat not the skin. There are three common freshwater fish found at evening Isan food barbecues: Tilapia (Pla Nin), catfish (Pla Duk Dam) and snakehead fish (Pla Duk Yan). Certainly some of the best fish we have ever eaten. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Salt](\"https:\/\/nakaravillasandglamping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/salt-grilled-tilapia-charcoal-stove-is-thai-food-1024x768.jpg\")
Delicious & Healthy: Isan BBQ Fish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n5) STICKY RICE \/ Kow Neuw<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most rice grown in the North East<\/strong> is Sticky Rice rather than Jasmine rice and it is served with almost every meal. This super-starchy staple is often presented in small, individual baskets. Eaters typically grab a lump of sticky rice with their fingers and use it in lieu of silverware to snap of chunks of whatever’s on the table – it’s particularly indispensable and delicious with larb. Tourists mainly recognise this rice from the sweetened ‘sticky rice with mango’ as a desert. At Nakara Villa we grow both our own Jasmine and Sticky rice and generally both are served with every meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Thai](\"https:\/\/nakaravillasandglamping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/thai-sticky-rice-woven-bamboo-basket-wooden-panel-with-chilies-lime-garlic-1024x768.jpg\")
Grown in Our Own Fields: Sticky Rice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n6) GRILLED PORK NECK \/ Kor Moo Yang<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A standard in road side bbqs,<\/strong> this dish uses perfect slices of pork neck, coated in a rich, sticky marinade, barbecued over charcoals and served with a sour, spicy side of chilli sauce (Nam Jim Jaew). Combined with a a sweet, sour, salty and hot salad and perfection this is many people’s absolute favorites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Rice](\"https:\/\/nakaravillasandglamping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rice-with-grilled-pork-neck-grilled-pork-salad-thai-food-with-herbs-spices-ingredients-tradition-northeast-food-delicious-with-fresh-vegetables-hot-spicy-slice-grilled-pork-menu-asian-food-1024x768.jpg\")
A Regular Staple: Grilled Pork Neck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n7) SPICY SOUP \/ Tom Saep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Soups are also served with most meals in Thailand. <\/strong> Most familiar to tourist are chicken coconut soup (Tom kha kai) and Spicy Fish Soup (Tom Yum). In Tom Yum, Tom refers to the boiling process, while Yam refers to a Thai spicy and sour salad. Tom Yum is characterised by its distinct hot and sour flavors, with fragrant spices and herbs generously used in the broth. The soup is also made with fresh ingredients such as lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lime juice, fish sauce, and crushed red chili peppers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Tom](\"https:\/\/nakaravillasandglamping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/tom-yum-kung-bowl-with-tomato-chili-lemongrass-garlic-lemon-kaffir-lime-leaves-1-1024x768.jpg\")
King of Soups: Spicy Tom Yum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n8) GRILLED CHICKEN \/ Gai Yang<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can\u2019t talk about the foods <\/strong>of Northeastern Thailand without mentioning gai yang (grilled\/roasted chicken). This charcoal-fired grilled dish is a staple of even the simplest Isaan kitchen. No two recipes are exactly alike, but generally lemongrass and garlic are almost always involved. The secret is to use only lean, flavorful and truly ‘free-range’ chickens. It is deceptively simple, but satisfyingly nuanced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Delicious](\"https:\/\/nakaravillasandglamping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/top-view-delicious-fried-chicken-with-pepper-dark-purple-space-1024x768.jpg\")
Fantastic BBQ: Isan Style Grilled Chicken<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n9) NOODLE SOUP \/ Hao Soi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Originally from Burma,<\/strong> this is a soup-like dish made with a mix of deep-fried crispy egg noodles and boiled egg noodles, pickled cabbage, shallots, lime, ground chilies fried in oil, and chicken\/beef in a curry-like sauce containing coconut milk. The curry is somewhat similar to that of yellow or massaman curry but of a thinner consistency. Eaten daily in the North East but rarely found in Thai restaurants abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Thai](\"https:\/\/nakaravillasandglamping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/thai-northern-style-curried-noodle-soup-with-chicken-khao-soi-kai-1024x768.jpg\")
Absolutely Stunning: Curried Noodle Soup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n9) THAI HOT POT \/ Jim Jum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A spiced up Thai interpretation<\/strong> to the famous Chinese Hot Pot. Jim Jum, originating from Isan, uses a signature Thai infused broth of shallot, Lemongrass, Chilli, Garlic and Sweet Basil. Eaters then ‘cook’ their own meat, fish, tofu, vegetables, noodles or what ever else is at hand or in season. Once fully cooked the Jim Jum is served in small soup bowls and mixed with a hot, sour, tangy chilli sauce (Nam Jim).<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Yellow](\"https:\/\/nakaravillasandglamping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/yellow-curry-jim-jum-1024x767.jpg\")
Winter Wonder: Isan Hot Pot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n10) MARINATED PORK \/ Moo Dad Diew<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you like, the Thai equivalent<\/strong> to the delectable pork Jerky. Small bites of pork are marinated in dark soy, oyster sauce, garlic, pepper and palm sugar though also occasionally sprinkled with sesame seeds. The marinated pork is then left in the sun to dry in the sun. Before served the pork is then grilled to re-warm it and served with a sour and spicy chilli dip (Nam Jim Jaew). This is a street side favorite but the home cooked version is just as delightful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Sun](\"https:\/\/nakaravillasandglamping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sun-dried-beef-fried-with-tomato-sauce-steamed-rice-1024x768.jpg\")
Amazing Snack Food: Thai Style Sun Dried Beef<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Painting with Spice: Our Top Ten Isan dishes Isan food is increasingly being recognized as not just the best of Thailand but one of the world’s greatest cuisines. What distinguishes Isan food from others is the enticingly complex flavours of the dishes. Yet most of the dishes are simple and easy to prepare. They were […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7639,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\n
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