Navigating Thai Curries Without Alliums: Your Essential MM Food Guide

Thai curries are a symphony of bold flavors, but hidden ingredients like garlic, onions, and shallots (common alliums) can pose challenges for diners with dietary restrictions. With the MM Food app, savoring authentic Thai cuisine safely is now effortless. Here’s how to enjoy allium-free Thai curries with confidence:

Understanding Thai Curry Bases

1. Red, Green, and Yellow Curries: Traditional pastes often include garlic and shallots. Use MM Food’s AI scanner to detect alliums in menu descriptions or ask kitchens to omit these ingredients.
2. Massaman Curry: Typically contains onions and garlic. Look for ‘phrik kaeng massaman’ (Massaman paste) warnings in the app.
3. Customization Tips: Request ‘mai sai krathiem, horm, or hua horm’ (no garlic, shallots, or onions) when ordering.

How MM Food Simplifies Your Experience

• Instant Translations: Decipher Thai menus with live translation for terms like ‘prik’ (chili) or ‘krathiem’ (garlic).
• Allium-Free Filters: Set dietary preferences to automatically highlight safe dishes like coconut-based ‘kaeng kathi’ or herb-forward ‘kaeng pa’ (jungle curry).
• Ingredient Alerts: Receive warnings if a dish contains hidden allium-based sauces like ‘nam pla’ (fish sauce) or ‘nam prik’ (chili paste).

Pro Tips for Dining Out

• Ask for ‘Jiè’ Cooking: Request ‘phed phro sǫ̂’ (separate utensils) to avoid cross-contamination.
• Focus on Fresh Herbs: Opt for citrusy ‘tom kha’ soups or basil-infused stir-fries, which often skip alliums.

With MM Food, explore Thailand’s vibrant food culture without compromise. Scan, translate, and dine safely—one curry at a time!