A staple food for over half of the world's population, rice completes any traditional meal. Rice is rice, wherever you go. Or is it? There's a whole wide world of rice now available for your home or professional kitchen, opening up infinite possibilities for a sumptuous and comforting feast. Premium quality Thai rice is one tasty option that's easily accessible in local supermarkets. And the Ministry of Commerce Thailand and Department of Foreign Trade recently formalized its commitment to providing high-quality Thai rice to the Philippine market. Now this calls for an extra serving of rice...
A shared affinity with one of the world's popular staples forms the solid foundation for trade relations, aptly celebrated with generous servings of steaming hot rice in a sumptuous feast. The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) and Ministry of Commerce Thailand in collaboration with the Thai Rice Exporters Association and Thai Trade Center in Manila recently hosted the Thai Rice Market Promotion Event last July 4, 2024 at Mango Tree Restaurant in Bonifacio High Street Central, marking a significant milestone in a mutual love for rice. This simply means even more tasty options for you and me, best enjoyed with extra rice.
The milestone event in trade relations between Thailand and the Philippines was held at Mango Tree Thai Restaurant, recognized by the Ministry of Commerce of the Royal Thai Government with the prestigious Thai SELECT seal of approval for authenticity. It's the perfect setting for a celebration of Thai cuisine and premium Thai rice.
Along with wheat and maize, rice remains one of the world's valued commodities through the centuries particularly in Asia and Africa playing a significant role in religion, cultural and culinary traditions. This celebrated grain takes the spotlight at Mango Tree Thai Restaurant showcased in a variety of rice and rice-based products presented by the Ministry of Commerce Thailand and Department of Foreign Trade.
One of the major rice exporters in the world, Thailand gained the second spot after India based on total exports in the first five months of 2024 which increased to 16.5% year on year or nearly 4.06 million tonnes. It's a feat that enhances the country's position in the global stage with its extensive range of premium rice offerings. Several varieties of premium high quality Thai rice were displayed at Mango Tree Thai Restaurant...
...including Organic RD43 Rice, Organic Germinated Tri-Color Rice, Organic Sangyod Rice, Organic Glutinous Rice, Organic Thai Hom Mali Brown Rice, Organic Riceberry Black Rice and Organic Tubtim Chubphae Rice.
The product display also featured Thai rice-based products from organic rice crackers, beverages and noodles...
...to organic rice cakes and even soaps. The grain's versatility in a wide variety of uses clearly highlights its importance in Thai culture and culinary traditions resembling our own heritage.
Mr. Ronnarong Phoolpipat, Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) led the Thai delegation at the Thai Rice Market Promotional event...
...along with officers from the Ministry of Commerce Thailand and prominent Thai rice exporters.
Mr. Ronnarong Phoolpipat shared the event's two-pronged objectives of promoting Thai rice and its high quality as well as solidifying trade relations with the Philippines. "The Thai Rice Market Promotion Event has successfully showcased the excellence of Thai rice and strengthened our trade relations with the Philippines. We are committed to continuing our efforts in promoting Thai rice and ensuring its availability in the Philippine market," added the Director-General.
At the event, the momentous ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Thai rice exporters and Philippine importers ushers in a new chapter in trade relations between the two countries, ensuring continuous growth and mutual benefit in the blossoming rice trade. The formal agreement also strengthens Thailand's commitment to providing high quality Thai rice to the local market while fostering stronger economic ties.
Mr. Ronnarong Phoolpipat also recognized leading Filipino rice importers during the Thai Rice Market Promotion event, further reinforcing ties and trade relations.
Guests at the Thai Rice Market Promotion event were treated with engaging activities like a live cooking demo featuring classic and popular Thai dishes complementing premium Thai rice. The savory and sweet dishes allowed guests to experience the superior quality and versatility of Thai rice with its exceptional taste and nutritional value.
Samples were then served to the guests to formally start the hearty Thai feast at Mango Tree Thai Restaurant.
At the heart of the feast served that day at Mango Tree Thai Restaurant, premium Thai rice completed the experience for an authentic Thai feast.
And Mango Tree Thai Restaurant prepared a festive menu that day with classic Thai flavors best paired with high-quality Thai rice. You'll want that extra serving of premium Thai rice by your side on the table.
Savory nibbles served as a preview for the coming feast at Mango Tree Thai Restaurant...
...washed down with a soothing glass of the specialty Thai Milk Tea perfectly tempering the bold spicy notes of authentic Thai flavors.
For starters, Mango Tree Thai Restaurant served a flavorful duo of Som Tum Kai Kem or papaya salad with salted egg...
...and Por Pia Goong or shrimp and vegetable spring rolls. Like all Thai dishes, Thai cuisine highlights each distinctive note from sweet and savory to salty and spicy in one bite.
For the mains, Mango Tree Thai Restaurant served the Khao Niew Moo Nam Jim Jaew or Thai style pork with sticky rice and Jaew sauce. The savory richness of the tender pork cuts through smoothened by the mildly sweet, salty and tart sauce with the sticky rice for the perfect finish.
The Pad Krapow Moo or stir-fried pork with holy basil is one dish that calls for extra rice. The savory notes of the pork becomes the first layer of flavor followed by the distinct nutty hints of basil and some soothing lingering heat from the chilies.
Pair your spicy Pad Krapow Moo with the Organic Riceberry Rice with its subtle nutty notes for the perfect combo. The soft yet firm texture and distinct flavor profile adds yet another layer to an authentic and comforting Thai feast. Harvested from the northern and northeastern region of Thailand, the soft deep purple whole grain Riceberry is a cross-breed of jao hom nin non-glutinous purple rice and khao dawk mali or hom mali rice loaded with anthocyanins, carotenoids and a glycemic index of 62. It's rice that's good for you.
The Gaeng Kiew Wan Gai or green curry chicken is an indulgent savory dish with the delicate and mildly sweet notes of the juicy chicken complemented by the thick and creamy richness of the green curry. Extra rice? Make that one more bowl of the Organic Sangyod White Rice, please.
For dessert, you just can't get more Thai than with a serving of Khao Niew Ma Ruang or mango sticky rice for the picture perfect sweet ending at Mango Tree Thai Restaurant.
And that's just the proverbial tip of the iceberg, with so many more premium Thai rice varieties to discover and experience. Now you can enjoy a variety of premium Thai rice varieties in major retail outlets under the MOU signed between the Ministry of Commerce Thailand, Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) and local rice importers. Extra rice? Absolutely.
The Thai Rice Market Promotion by the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), Ministry of Commerce Thailand, Thai rice exporters and local rice importers offers infinite possibilities to your home or professional kitchen. Rice is rice, then there's premium Thai rice that takes your authentic Thai feast to the next level. The Thai Rice Market Promotion is just one of many planned initiatives designed to promote collaboration and growth in the rice trade between Thailand and the Philippines. Go ahead and enjoy that extra serving of premium Thai rice, and you'll agree nothing pairs better with authentic Thai cuisine for the full experience.
For more information, please contact the Thai Trade Center, Manila at thaicommnl@ymail.com or call (632) 88940403 and 88940406 for inquiries. ddddddddd
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