This week we continue our tour of Thailand by going to the Northeastern (Isan) region via Paladarr Thai Issan restaurant (http://www.paladarr.com.au/)
The main language of the region is Isan (which is similar to Lao), but Thai is also widespread and Khmer is spoken in the south. Most of the population is of Lao origin, but the region's incorporation into the modern Thai state has been largely successful. Prominent aspects of Isan culture include mor lam music, muay Thai boxing, cock fighting and the food, in which sticky rice and chillies are prominent.
Northeastern Shared Dishes
Som tam – grated papaya salad, pounded with a mortar and pestle. There are two main variations: Som tam poo with crab, and Som tam Thai with peanuts.
Larb – sour salads containing meat and gravy.
Nam tok – sour salads containing meat and gravy, with rice roasted and ground into powder.
Yam – various sour salad, such as with glass noodles (Yam Wun Sen), or with seafood (Yam Talae).
Tom saab – Northeastern-styled hot & sour soup
Gai yang – marinated and grilled chicken
Nam prick num – mix of green chili and sauce
Sticky rice
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisine_of_Thailand#Northeastern_Shared_Dishes
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