Durian, Sala, and Mangosteen in Thai Cuisine
Thai fruits are featured in various Thai dishes, showcasing the ingenuity in ingredient adaptation. This year, before the season ends, Siam Tea Room presents the “Tropical Fiesta” throughout July, featuring durian and other summer fruits.
Ticy City invites you to enjoy Thai dishes with durian, mangosteen, pineapple, sala, rambutan, lychee, etc., at Siam Tea Room, located in Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park and its Asiatique branch.
Chef Aoi – Supatra Kamai introduces 8 special dishes to celebrate the end of the summer fruit season:
- Durian and Mangosteen Salad with Fresh Shrimp: Crisp Mon Thong durian paired with tender mangosteen, dressed in a rich salad sauce.
- Roasted Duck Red Curry: Featuring summer fruits like lychee, rambutan, longan, pineapple, and grapes, with the rich curry sauce soaking into the roasted duck breast.
- Pork Curry with Cha Muang Leaves: A unique dish from the Eastern region, featuring the sour Cha Muang leaves cooked with pork belly and homemade curry paste, simmered for 2 hours.
- Grouper Soup with Sala: Using Neen Wong sala from Chanthaburi, this sweet and sour fruit enhances the soup’s flavor, paired with firm grouper.
- Massaman Curry with Durian and Beef Cheek: A signature dish of Siam Tea Room, enhanced with soft-textured durian from Rayong and lotus seeds instead of peanuts.
- Grilled Jan-Lorn with Achar Sauce: A renowned snack from Chonburi, made from fresh fish paste mixed with coconut, grilled and served with Achar sauce.
- Spicy Chicken Soup with Kra Wan Shoots: An Eastern traditional recipe using spicy Kra Wan shoots from Soi Dao district, cooked with free-range chicken in a clear soup.
- Eastern-style Seafood Stir-fry: Featuring shrimp, squid, and fish, stir-fried with garlic, scallions, and red chili, served with hot rice.
Must-try snacks and desserts:
- Santol Savory Salad: Crispy durian with mango salad, pork slices, and grilled shrimp.
- Shrimp and Coconut Noodles: Featuring marinated pineapple and Pla Ra kam chili paste.
- Sticky Rice with Durian: Served with pandan sticky rice and durian ice cream, topped with crispy durian.
- Ban Duk Dessert: A traditional treat from Trat province, resembling green tapioca pudding with coconut milk and sprinkled with beans.
Some dishes are local specialties from the Eastern region, from Chonburi to Trat and Chanthaburi. Chef Aoi highlights that the Eastern region is renowned for its delicious fruits and uses local herbs and vegetables in various dishes.
Enjoy these special menus until July 31, 2024, at Siam Tea Room, Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, and its Asiatique branch. For reservations, call 02 059 5999, visit The Siam Tea Room, or check their Facebook page: The Siam Tea Room.
Photo credit: Panee Chevapark
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