The Thai condiment system — the set of four seasonings presented at every Thai table — is the most explicit expression of the Thai individual-seasoning philosophy. Where Thai cooking achieves krob rot (complete taste) in the kitchen, the condiment set acknowledges that each diner's perception of balance is different and allows individual calibration. The condiment set is not optional — it is as essential to Thai table service as chopsticks are to Chinese table setting.
The Thai condiment system — its components, their roles, and their application.
THAI CULINARY TRADITION — DEEP EXTRACTION