Fete Lifestyle Magazine November 2023 - Food Issue | Page 66

Around the World in 10 Dishes

BY SKYLAR ZERMAN

1. Pad Thai - Thailand

Originally called “Guay Tiew Pad Thai,” this dish has become a staple Thai dish in homes and restaurants all over the world. The dish stemmed from a nationalistic campaign that aimed to introduce a national dish that would symbolize Thai cuisine and reduce domestic rice consumption during a time of rice shortages in Thailand (then known as Siam). These noodles incorporate local flavors and ingredients like tamarind, fish sauce, and palm sugar.

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sustenance; it can

be a profound

expression of a culture’s history, environment, and values. Culinary practices are often intertwined with the history of cultural rituals passed down through generations. Here are some of the best, most prominent dishes from countries across the globe.

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