What Are the Hidden Shellfish Ingredients in Thai Food?
Shrimp paste (kapi) is in every Thai curry paste. Oyster sauce hides in stir-fries. Nam phrik phao loads tom yum with dried shrimp. Here's what to avoid.
Guides for eating safely in Thailand.
Shrimp paste (kapi) is in every Thai curry paste. Oyster sauce hides in stir-fries. Nam phrik phao loads tom yum with dried shrimp. Here's what to avoid.
Most Thai dishes are peanut-free. See which 10 dishes to avoid, 11 safe alternatives with Thai names, regional risk differences, and Thai allergy phrases.
Shrimp paste hides in every curry, fish sauce is in everything, and peanuts show up as surprise garnishes. Here's how to eat safely.