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ROYAL THAI CUISINE
Another significant influence on the city's kitchens has come from the Bangkok-based
royal court, which has been producing sophisticated and refined takes on central Thai
dishes for nearly 300 years. Although originally only available within the palace walls,
these so-called 'royal' Thai dishes are now available across the city.
Máh hór
With origins in the palace, this is a Thai appetiser that combines chunks of man-
darin, orange or pineapple and a sweet/savoury/peppery topping that includes pork, chick-
en, peanuts, sugar, peppercorns and coriander root. Available as part of the set meal at
nahm
.
Ъlah hâang
Dried fish combined with sugar and crispy deep-fried shallots, served on top
of slices of watermelon - this ancient and refreshing palace recipe is available at
Mangkud Cafe
.
