Secret Thai Recipies (First finding a list.)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Thai_dishes

I love Thai food.  So the first thing on my list of all great things here in Thailand MUST be its food.  I have looked around and find that Wiki had a pretty extensive list. Come on, name me one Thai dish that you don't enjoy?  (Actually, I am sure I can name a few.)  But what is the real secret of food they make here? Why is it that when i put that Pad Thai in my mouth, I seem to crave only more?  Its not just the spices that you put in. Its the blend of flavors.  In almost all thai dishes there is a blend of sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spice.  Over the next few day I will focus on the elements in the Thai food. 

First off, let me make it very clear about something.  Its called "fishsauce". Westerners hate it. It stinks. I don't blame you. I tea spoon if that stuff would make anyones stomach hurl.  Now, try taking a equal portion of fish sauce, sugar, lime, and/or maybe some peppers. Now its quite palatable.   This is the basics or i dare say the foundations of your favorite Thai dish.