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Eating with Kids
Worrying about food occupies a lot of parental bandwidth and the vagaries of children's
food preferences are further complicated by a cuisine known for its spiciness. Luckily, even
Thai children are shielded from chillies and there are a handful of child-friendly dishes that
every server can recommend. Because of the heat, remember to keep your little ones well
hydrated, either with water or a variety of fruit juices, including fresh young coconuts or
lime juice (a surprising hit with kids).
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kài jee·o
(omelette) - more oily than the French style but a safe, non-spicy restaurant or street-stall option.
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gài yâhng/tôrt
(grilled/fried chicken) - common market and street stall meal.
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kôw nĕe·o
(sticky rice) - straight-up carbs but picky eaters won't resist; sold in markets alongside grilled or fried chick-
en.
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gài pàt mét má·môo·ang
(chicken stir-fried with cashew nuts) - mild stir-fry, popular at restaurants.
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kôw man gài
(Hainanese chicken rice) - a popular morning and afternoon meal sold at speciality shops.
