The Report

contents: about me, culture representation, thai food practicality assessment, thai food health assessment, and a sensory analysis of pad thai.
About me

Hi, my name is ({}) and I'm a student in Year 9 from NHS. This is my school project. I am ({}) years old at the time of production for this site. I am passionate about Thai food for several reasons. For one, their cuisine is fresh and does not used very processed ingredients. It incorporates primarily ingredients that you could grow or easily make yourself, like vegetables/raw food in general that is relatively unprocessed. As for the second reason, and this topic will be touched on in later paragraphs, it's because Thai food is also good for you. Some of its staples, like lemongrass, turmeric and ginger have anti-inflammatory properties and all boost your immunity. One of my favourite things in life is completing a task successfully, which I should hopefully do by the time of this CAT completion.

A photo of me would be here, if I wanted to ​post myself on the public-facing Internet.

Cultural Representation

Image One:

Image one reflects Thai culture quite well. ​For one, the detailed design of the boat within the foreground demonstrates Thai craftsmanship and art. It also clearly has a cultural, religious and historical importance, as some of the symbols on the boat resemble elements of Buddhism, Thailand's largest religion by far, and also general Thai traditional mythology and the like. 
The building in the background is an example of Thai architecture as well. 

Image Two:

Image two is a photo of the classic Thai "Thousand Arms" dance, important within Thai culture. This photo exemplifies Thai culture for a few reasons: For one, it shows us traditional Thai dance attire. It is also another example of Thai religion, as the thousand arms dance draws a lot from Buddhism. 

Image Three:

Last, but not least, I could not bring myself to make an "examples of Thai culture" piece without including Muay Thai. As the national sport of Thailand, it has a very large presence within not only Thai culture, but rather a global presence thanks to the Internet and the fame of some Muay Thai fighters (ex. rodtang). It is also known as the Art of Eight Limbs in Thailand, and has a very deep cultural significance. Whilst this is just my subjective opinion, Muay Thai is also probably one of the more effective martial arts in this world.
Health - how healthy is thai cuisine?

Thai cuisine could be considered rather healthy by objective standards. Most Thai dishes are based off fresh vegetables, lean protein (ex. chicken, prawns) and an array of herbs and spices. As was touched on in the About Me section, some staples within Thai cuisine include items such as ginger, turmeric and lemongrass all have anti-inflammatory qualities as well as assisting your immune system. ​Their usage of coconut milk also helps with providing healthy fats. 

However, there is a flip side, and not everything is sunshine and rainbows. Thai food also contains some unhealthy aspects. As an example, some Thai foods are deep fried, which is obviously not healthy. There are also some sugary parts of Thai cuisine which are understandable not the healthiest.

A Sensory Analysis​ (or how why you should cook Pad Thai)

Last, but not least, the sensory analysis​. To the right is an analysis of Pad Thai. 

Pad Thai is not just a dish; it is a satisfying sensory symphony. The noodles, contrasting greens, and pops of red create a visual feast, whilst the aroma of sweet, savoury, and spicy notes, contrasted by lime, pulls you in. The first bite explodes with a balance of sweet and savoury, the flavour of lime cutting through, and a subtle heat that lingers. The soft, chewy noodles offer an unbeatable texture, contrasting with the satisfying crunch of peanuts, and the cool bean sprouts offer a refreshing counter to the warmth of the dish. Pad Thai is a multi-sensory experience that will engages your taste buds, your nose, and even your ears as the ingredients sizzle in the pan/wok.