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General Thai

Chicken

Bite-sized battered chicken tossed with General Thai sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories800-1200

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 40-70 g52-90%

Total Carbohydrate 80-150 g30-55%

Dietary Fiber 2-5 g8-18%

Total Sugars 30-60 g-%

Protein 30-50 g60-100%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Restaurant Information

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Thai Express

1000 Fort William Rd, Intercity Shopping Centre, Thunder Bay ON P7B 6B9

Thunder Bay, Canada

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History of General Thai

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The exact origins are unclear, but General Thai sauce is a recent creation, likely developed in the US to cater to Western tastes. It blends elements of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors found across various Asian cuisines but doesn't have a direct historical precedent in any single country.

Culture Around General Thai

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General Thai, being a modern creation, doesn't have deep-rooted cultural significance. It's primarily a takeout favorite that reflects the American palate's preferences for sweet, savory, and convenient meals.

Americanized Asian Cuisine

General Thai exemplifies the trend of adapting Asian flavors to suit American preferences, often resulting in sweeter and less spicy dishes compared to their authentic counterparts.

Takeout Culture

This dish is heavily associated with takeout culture, where convenience and familiar flavors are prioritized.

Flavors of General Thai

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General Thai sauce offers a balanced blend of sweet, tangy, savory, and subtly spicy flavors.

The sauce typically consists of soy sauce, sugar (often brown sugar or honey), vinegar (rice vinegar or white vinegar), garlic, ginger, chili flakes or chili paste (for heat), and possibly a thickening agent like cornstarch. The light batter on the chicken provides a crispy texture that contrasts with the saucy coating. The rice or noodles offer a starchy base to complement the dish.

Pro Tips for General Thai

Expert recommendations for enjoying this dish

1

Chicken Crispiness

Ensure the chicken is thoroughly dried before battering and frying to achieve maximum crispness. Consider double-frying for extra crunch.

2

Sauce Consistency

Adjust the cornstarch in the sauce to achieve the desired thickness. A thicker sauce will cling to the chicken better.

3

Spice Level

Control the spice level by adjusting the amount of chili flakes or chili paste added to the sauce. Taste and adjust as you go.

4

Freshness

Serve immediately after cooking to prevent the chicken from becoming soggy. The sauce is best freshly made as well.

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