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+---
+type: lesson
+id: thai-food-lesson-02
+title: "บทที่ 2 — รสชาติ"
+description: "Tastes & Flavors: Spicy, sweet, sour, salty, and bitter"
+order: 2
+parentId: thai-food
+difficulty: beginner
+cefrLevel: A2
+categories:
+  - food
+  - flavors
+  - adjectives
+metadata:
+  estimatedTime: 30
+  prerequisites:
+    - thai-food-lesson-01
+  objectives:
+    - "Describe the five Thai tastes"
+    - "Adjust spice levels"
+    - "Express food preferences"
+    - "Understand flavor descriptions on menus"
+---
+
+# บทที่ 2 (Lesson 2) — Tastes & Flavors
+
+## Introduction
+
+Thai cuisine is famous for balancing multiple flavors in a single dish. Understanding taste vocabulary lets you describe what you want, ask for adjustments, and appreciate the complexity of Thai cooking.
+
+## The Five Fundamental Tastes
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="thai-tastes" title="The Five Tastes"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="phet" word="เผ็ด" pronunciation="phèt" meaning="spicy"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="waan" word="หวาน" pronunciation="wǎan" meaning="sweet"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="priao" word="เปรี้ยว" pronunciation="prîao" meaning="sour"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="khem" word="เค็ม" pronunciation="khem" meaning="salty"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="khom" word="ขม" pronunciation="khǒm" meaning="bitter"}
+
+:::
+
+### Taste Balance
+
+Great Thai dishes balance these tastes. For example:
+- **ต้มยำ** (tom yam): sour + spicy + salty
+- **ผัดไทย** (pad thai): sweet + sour + salty
+- **ส้มตำ** (som tam): sour + spicy + sweet + salty
+
+## Spice Levels — The Most Important Skill
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="thai-spice" title="Spice Vocabulary"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="mai-phet" word="ไม่เผ็ด" pronunciation="mâi phèt" meaning="not spicy"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="phet-nit-noi" word="เผ็ดนิดหน่อย" pronunciation="phèt nít nòi" meaning="a little spicy"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="phet-klang" word="เผ็ดกลาง" pronunciation="phèt glaang" meaning="medium spicy"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="phet-maak" word="เผ็ดมาก" pronunciation="phèt mâak" meaning="very spicy"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="phet-thai" word="เผ็ดแบบคนไทย" pronunciation="phèt bàep khon thai" meaning="Thai-style spicy"}
+
+:::
+
+### Ordering with Spice Preference
+
+| Request | Meaning |
+|---------|---------|
+| ขอไม่เผ็ด | Not spicy, please |
+| เผ็ดนิดหน่อยได้ไหม | Can it be a little spicy? |
+| เผ็ดปกติ | Normal spice level |
+| ใส่พริกเพิ่ม | Add more chili |
+| ไม่ใส่พริก | No chili |
+
+**Warning**: "เผ็ดแบบคนไทย" means VERY spicy. Thai people often underestimate spice for foreigners, so this signals you can handle real heat.
+
+## Other Flavor Adjustments
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="thai-flavor-adjust" title="Flavor Adjustments"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="mai-waan" word="ไม่หวาน" pronunciation="mâi wǎan" meaning="not sweet"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="mai-khem" word="ไม่เค็ม" pronunciation="mâi khem" meaning="not salty"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="waan-noi" word="หวานน้อย" pronunciation="wǎan nói" meaning="less sweet"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="khem-noi" word="เค็มน้อย" pronunciation="khem nói" meaning="less salty"}
+
+:::
+
+## Describing Food
+
+| Thai | Meaning | Example |
+|------|---------|---------|
+| อร่อย | delicious | อร่อยมาก! (Very delicious!) |
+| เผ็ดไป | too spicy | เผ็ดไปหน่อย (a bit too spicy) |
+| หวานไป | too sweet | หวานไปนิดหน่อย |
+| กำลังดี | just right | รสชาติกำลังดี |
+| จืด | bland | จืดไปหน่อย (a bit bland) |
+
+## Flavor Sources
+
+| Ingredient | Provides |
+|------------|----------|
+| พริก (chili) | เผ็ด (spicy) |
+| น้ำตาล (sugar) | หวาน (sweet) |
+| มะนาว (lime) | เปรี้ยว (sour) |
+| น้ำปลา (fish sauce) | เค็ม (salty) |
+| มะระ (bitter melon) | ขม (bitter) |
+
+## Common Taste Combinations
+
+| Dish | Dominant Tastes |
+|------|-----------------|
+| ต้มยำกุ้ง | เปรี้ยว + เผ็ด |
+| แกงเขียวหวาน | เผ็ด + หวาน (slightly) |
+| ส้มตำ | เปรี้ยว + เผ็ด + หวาน |
+| มัสมั่น | หวาน + เค็ม |
+| ลาบ | เปรี้ยว + เผ็ด + เค็ม |
+
+## Practice Conversations
+
+**Ordering with spice preference:**
+- พนักงาน: เผ็ดได้ไหมคะ (Can you eat spicy?)
+- คุณ: ได้ครับ แต่เผ็ดนิดหน่อยนะครับ (Yes, but just a little spicy)
+
+**Giving feedback:**
+- พนักงาน: อร่อยไหมคะ (Is it delicious?)
+- คุณ: อร่อยมากครับ แต่เผ็ดไปนิดหน่อย (Very delicious, but a bit too spicy)
+
+**Asking about a dish:**
+- คุณ: อันนี้เผ็ดไหมครับ (Is this spicy?)
+- พนักงาน: เผ็ดนิดหน่อยค่ะ (A little spicy)
+
+## Key Points
+
+1. **เผ็ด is the big one**: Master spice adjustment first
+2. **ไม่... = not...**: Add ไม่ before any taste
+3. **...น้อย = less...**: For reducing intensity
+4. **...ไป = too...**: For feedback on excess
+
+## Practice Exercises
+
+:::exercise{id="food-2-spice-levels" type="matching" title="Spice Level Recognition"}
+
+**Question:** Match each spice level to its Thai phrase
+
+- Not spicy at all
+- A little spicy
+- Normal spicy
+- Very spicy
+- Thai-style spicy
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- Not spicy at all → ไม่เผ็ดเลย
+- A little spicy → เผ็ดนิดหน่อย
+- Normal spicy → เผ็ดปกติ
+- Very spicy → เผ็ดมาก
+- Thai-style spicy → เผ็ดแบบคนไทย (warning: very hot!)
+
+**Explanation:** Mastering spice levels is crucial for enjoying Thai food. Start with เผ็ดนิดหน่อย if you're unsure. เผ็ดแบบคนไทย is extremely spicy - only use if you can handle real heat!
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="food-2-taste-description" type="fill-in-blank" title="Describing Tastes"}
+
+**Question:** How do you say these taste descriptions?
+
+- Too spicy
+- Just right
+- A bit bland
+- Very delicious
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- เผ็ดไป (too spicy)
+- กำลังดี (just right)
+- จืดไปหน่อย (a bit bland)
+- อร่อยมาก (very delicious)
+
+**Explanation:** Use ...ไป for "too [adjective]" and มาก for "very". กำลังดี means "just right" and is perfect for complimenting well-balanced dishes.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="food-2-five-tastes" type="multiple-choice" title="The Five Tastes"}
+
+**Question:** Which dish is known for balancing sour, spicy, and salty flavors?
+
+**Options:**
+- ผัดไทย (Pad Thai)
+- ต้มยำกุ้ง (Tom Yum Goong)
+- แกงเขียวหวาน (Green Curry)
+- ส้มตำ (Som Tam)
+
+**Answer:** 2
+
+**Explanation:** ต้มยำกุ้ง (Tom Yum Goong) is famous for balancing เปรี้ยว (sour), เผ็ด (spicy), and เค็ม (salty). Understanding these taste combinations helps you appreciate Thai cuisine's complexity.
+
+:::
+
+## What's Next
+
+In Lesson 3, you'll learn the words for proteins and vegetables — the ingredients that make up Thai dishes.

package/src/syllabi/food/lessons/lesson-03.mdx

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+---
+type: lesson
+id: thai-food-lesson-03
+title: "บทที่ 3 — โปรตีนและผัก"
+description: "Proteins & Vegetables: Meat, seafood, and fresh ingredients"
+order: 3
+parentId: thai-food
+difficulty: beginner
+cefrLevel: A2
+categories:
+  - food
+  - ingredients
+  - vocabulary
+metadata:
+  estimatedTime: 30
+  prerequisites:
+    - thai-food-lesson-02
+  objectives:
+    - "Name common proteins"
+    - "Identify vegetables in Thai dishes"
+    - "Order specific meat types"
+    - "Understand ingredient lists"
+---
+
+# บทที่ 3 (Lesson 3) — Proteins & Vegetables
+
+## Introduction
+
+Thai cuisine uses a wide variety of proteins and fresh vegetables. Knowing these words helps you understand menus, order exactly what you want, and navigate dietary preferences.
+
+## Common Proteins
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="thai-proteins" title="Proteins"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="muu" word="หมู" pronunciation="mǔu" meaning="pork"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="gai" word="ไก่" pronunciation="gài" meaning="chicken"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="nuea" word="เนื้อ" pronunciation="nʉ́a" meaning="beef"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="kung" word="กุ้ง" pronunciation="gûng" meaning="shrimp/prawn"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="pla" word="ปลา" pronunciation="bplaa" meaning="fish"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="pla-muek" word="ปลาหมึก" pronunciation="bplaa mʉ̀k" meaning="squid"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="hoi" word="หอย" pronunciation="hɔ̌i" meaning="shellfish/clam"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="pet" word="เป็ด" pronunciation="bpèt" meaning="duck"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="taohu" word="เต้าหู้" pronunciation="dtâo-hûu" meaning="tofu"}
+
+:::
+
+### Protein in Dish Names
+
+Thai dish names often follow: [cooking method] + [protein]
+
+| Dish | Pattern |
+|------|---------|
+| ผัดไก่ | stir-fried + chicken |
+| ต้มยำกุ้ง | tom yam + shrimp |
+| แกงเขียวหวานหมู | green curry + pork |
+| ปลาทอด | fish + fried |
+
+## Seafood Vocabulary
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="thai-seafood" title="Seafood"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="talay" word="ทะเล" pronunciation="thá-lee" meaning="sea/seafood"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ahaan-talay" word="อาหารทะเล" pronunciation="aa-hǎan thá-lee" meaning="seafood"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="puu" word="ปู" pronunciation="bpuu" meaning="crab"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="hoi-maeng-puu" word="หอยแมงภู่" pronunciation="hɔ̌i maeng pûu" meaning="mussel"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="hoi-nang-rom" word="หอยนางรม" pronunciation="hɔ̌i naang rom" meaning="oyster"}
+
+:::
+
+## Common Vegetables
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="thai-vegetables" title="Vegetables"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="phak" word="ผัก" pronunciation="phàk" meaning="vegetable"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="phak-chi" word="ผักชี" pronunciation="phàk chii" meaning="cilantro/coriander"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="phak-bung" word="ผักบุ้ง" pronunciation="phàk bûng" meaning="morning glory"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="kha-na" word="คะน้า" pronunciation="khá-náa" meaning="Chinese broccoli"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="kratiam" word="กระเทียม" pronunciation="grà-thiam" meaning="garlic"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="hom" word="หอม" pronunciation="hɔ̌m" meaning="onion/shallot"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="phrik" word="พริก" pronunciation="phrík" meaning="chili"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="khing" word="ขิง" pronunciation="khǐng" meaning="ginger"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="manao" word="มะนาว" pronunciation="má-naao" meaning="lime"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="makhuea" word="มะเขือ" pronunciation="má-khʉ̌a" meaning="eggplant"}
+
+:::
+
+## Protein Preparations
+
+| Thai | Meaning |
+|------|---------|
+| หมูสับ | minced pork |
+| ไก่ชิ้น | chicken pieces |
+| เนื้อสไลซ์ | sliced beef |
+| กุ้งสด | fresh shrimp |
+| ปลาทั้งตัว | whole fish |
+
+## Vegetarian & Dietary Terms
+
+| Thai | Meaning |
+|------|---------|
+| เจ | vegan (Buddhist) |
+| มังสวิรัติ | vegetarian |
+| ไม่ใส่เนื้อ | no meat |
+| ไม่ใส่หมู | no pork |
+| แพ้อาหารทะเล | allergic to seafood |
+
+## Ordering with Protein Choice
+
+**Common patterns:**
+- ขอ [dish] + [protein]: ขอผัดกะเพรา**ไก่** (Pad krapao with chicken)
+- เปลี่ยนเป็น [protein]: เปลี่ยนเป็น**กุ้ง**ได้ไหม (Can you change it to shrimp?)
+- ไม่ใส่ [ingredient]: ไม่ใส่**ผักชี** (No cilantro)
+
+## Vegetable Dishes
+
+| Dish | Main Vegetable |
+|------|----------------|
+| ผัดผักบุ้งไฟแดง | Morning glory |
+| ผัดคะน้า | Chinese broccoli |
+| แกงจืดเต้าหู้ | Tofu |
+| ยำถั่วพู | Winged beans |
+
+## Practice Conversation
+
+**Ordering with specifics:**
+- คุณ: ขอผัดกะเพราหมูสับครับ (Minced pork basil stir-fry, please)
+- พนักงาน: ใส่ไข่ดาวไหมคะ (With fried egg?)
+- คุณ: ครับ และไม่ใส่พริกมากนะครับ (Yes, and not too much chili)
+
+**Asking about ingredients:**
+- คุณ: อันนี้มีหมูไหมครับ (Does this have pork?)
+- พนักงาน: มีค่ะ เปลี่ยนเป็นไก่ได้ค่ะ (Yes, can change to chicken)
+
+## Key Points
+
+1. **หมู, ไก่, เนื้อ**: The three most common proteins
+2. **ทะเล = seafood**: อาหารทะเล for seafood dishes
+3. **ผัก = vegetables**: Prefix for many vegetable names
+4. **เปลี่ยนเป็น**: Use to swap proteins
+
+## Practice Exercises
+
+:::exercise{id="food-3-protein-recognition" type="matching" title="Protein Recognition"}
+
+**Question:** Match each protein to its Thai name
+
+- Pork
+- Chicken
+- Beef
+- Shrimp
+- Fish
+- Tofu
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- Pork → หมู
+- Chicken → ไก่
+- Beef → เนื้อ
+- Shrimp → กุ้ง
+- Fish → ปลา
+- Tofu → เต้าหู้
+
+**Explanation:** These are the most common proteins in Thai cuisine. หมู, ไก่, and เนื้อ are the three main meats. กุ้ง and ปลา are popular seafood. เต้าหู้ is essential for vegetarians.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="food-3-dish-patterns" type="fill-in-blank" title="Dish Name Patterns"}
+
+**Question:** What does each dish name mean? (Break down the pattern)
+
+- ผัดไก่
+- ต้มยำกุ้ง
+- แกงเขียวหวานหมู
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- ผัดไก่ → ผัด (stir-fried) + ไก่ (chicken) = Chicken stir-fry
+- ต้มยำกุ้ง → ต้มยำ (tom yam soup) + กุ้ง (shrimp) = Tom Yum with shrimp
+- แกงเขียวหวานหมู → แกงเขียวหวาน (green curry) + หมู (pork) = Green curry with pork
+
+**Explanation:** Thai dish names often follow: [cooking method/type] + [protein]. Learning this pattern helps you decode menus and create your own dish combinations.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="food-3-vegetarian" type="multiple-choice" title="Vegetarian Options"}
+
+**Question:** How do you say "vegetarian" in Thai?
+
+**Options:**
+- ไม่กินเนื้อ
+- มังสวิรัติ
+- เจ
+- All of the above
+
+**Answer:** 4
+
+**Explanation:** มังสวิรัติ means "vegetarian" (no meat). เจ means "vegan" (Buddhist term, no animal products). ไม่กินเนื้อ means "don't eat meat". All can be used depending on your dietary needs.
+
+:::
+
+## What's Next
+
+In Lesson 4, you'll learn cooking methods — how food is prepared in Thai cuisine.

package/src/syllabi/food/lessons/lesson-04.mdx

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+---
+type: lesson
+id: thai-food-lesson-04
+title: "บทที่ 4 — วิธีทำอาหาร"
+description: "Cooking Methods: Fried, grilled, steamed, and more"
+order: 4
+parentId: thai-food
+difficulty: beginner
+cefrLevel: A2
+categories:
+  - food
+  - cooking
+  - vocabulary
+metadata:
+  estimatedTime: 30
+  prerequisites:
+    - thai-food-lesson-03
+  objectives:
+    - "Identify cooking methods in dish names"
+    - "Understand menu descriptions"
+    - "Request specific preparations"
+    - "Recognize common Thai cooking techniques"
+---
+
+# บทที่ 4 (Lesson 4) — Cooking Methods
+
+## Introduction
+
+Thai dish names often include the cooking method. Learning these words helps you decode menus and understand what you're ordering. Each method creates different flavors and textures.
+
+## Primary Cooking Methods
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="thai-cooking" title="Cooking Methods"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="pad" word="ผัด" pronunciation="phàt" meaning="stir-fried"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="tod" word="ทอด" pronunciation="thɔ̂ɔt" meaning="deep-fried"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="yang" word="ย่าง" pronunciation="yâang" meaning="grilled"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="tom" word="ต้ม" pronunciation="dtôm" meaning="boiled/soup"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="nueng" word="นึ่ง" pronunciation="nʉ̂ng" meaning="steamed"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="op" word="อบ" pronunciation="òp" meaning="baked/roasted"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ping" word="ปิ้ง" pronunciation="bpîng" meaning="grilled (direct heat)"}
+
+:::
+
+### Method + Ingredient Pattern
+
+| Dish Name | Method + Ingredient |
+|-----------|---------------------|
+| ผัดไทย | stir-fried + Thai style |
+| ไก่ทอด | chicken + deep-fried |
+| หมูย่าง | pork + grilled |
+| ต้มยำ | boiled + mixed |
+| ปลานึ่ง | fish + steamed |
+
+## Stir-Fry Dishes (ผัด)
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="thai-stirfry" title="Stir-Fry Dishes"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="pad-krapao" word="ผัดกะเพรา" pronunciation="phàt grà-phrao" meaning="basil stir-fry"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="pad-see-ew" word="ผัดซีอิ๊ว" pronunciation="phàt sii-íw" meaning="soy sauce stir-fry"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="pad-prik-gaeng" word="ผัดพริกแกง" pronunciation="phàt phrík gaeng" meaning="curry paste stir-fry"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="pad-pak-ruam" word="ผัดผักรวม" pronunciation="phàt phàk ruam" meaning="mixed vegetable stir-fry"}
+
+:::
+
+## Soup & Boiled Dishes (ต้ม)
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="thai-soup" title="Soup Dishes"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="tom-yam" word="ต้มยำ" pronunciation="dtôm yam" meaning="spicy-sour soup"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="tom-kha" word="ต้มข่า" pronunciation="dtôm khàa" meaning="galangal soup"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="gaeng-jued" word="แกงจืด" pronunciation="gaeng jʉ̀ʉt" meaning="clear soup"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="tom-sap" word="ต้มแซ่บ" pronunciation="dtôm sâep" meaning="Isaan spicy soup"}
+
+:::
+
+## Grilled & Fried Items
+
+| Thai | Method | Example |
+|------|--------|---------|
+| ไก่ย่าง | grilled | Grilled chicken |
+| หมูปิ้ง | skewered/grilled | Pork skewers |
+| ปลาทอด | deep-fried | Fried fish |
+| กุ้งทอด | deep-fried | Fried shrimp |
+| ปอเปี๊ยะทอด | deep-fried | Fried spring rolls |
+
+## Curry Types (แกง)
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="thai-curry" title="Curry Types"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="gaeng" word="แกง" pronunciation="gaeng" meaning="curry"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="gaeng-keow-wan" word="แกงเขียวหวาน" pronunciation="gaeng khǐao wǎan" meaning="green curry"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="gaeng-ped" word="แกงเผ็ด" pronunciation="gaeng phèt" meaning="red curry"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="gaeng-massaman" word="แกงมัสมั่น" pronunciation="gaeng mát-sà-màn" meaning="massaman curry"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="panang" word="พะแนง" pronunciation="phá-naeng" meaning="panang curry"}
+
+:::
+
+## Raw & Fresh Preparations
+
+| Thai | Meaning | Example Dish |
+|------|---------|--------------|
+| สด | fresh/raw | กุ้งสด (fresh shrimp) |
+| ยำ | spicy salad | ยำวุ้นเส้น |
+| ลาบ | minced salad | ลาบหมู |
+| น้ำตก | waterfall (grilled salad) | น้ำตกหมู |
+
+## Special Preparations
+
+| Thai | Meaning |
+|------|---------|
+| ราดหน้า | with gravy on top |
+| ใส่น้ำมันหอย | with oyster sauce |
+| ผัดไฟแดง | high-heat stir-fry |
+| หมักแล้ว | marinated |
+
+## Practice Conversation
+
+**Asking about preparation:**
+- คุณ: อันนี้ทำยังไงครับ (How is this made?)
+- พนักงาน: ผัดกับกระเทียมค่ะ (Stir-fried with garlic)
+
+**Requesting specific cooking:**
+- คุณ: ขอปลานึ่งมะนาวครับ (Steamed fish with lime, please)
+- พนักงาน: ปลาอะไรดีคะ (What kind of fish?)
+- คุณ: ปลากะพงครับ (Sea bass, please)
+
+## Key Points
+
+1. **ผัด = stir-fried**: Most common cooking method
+2. **ทอด = deep-fried**: Creates crispy texture
+3. **ต้ม = soup/boiled**: Includes all soup dishes
+4. **แกง = curry**: Rich, coconut-based dishes
+
+## Cooking Method Comparison Table
+
+| Method | Thai | Texture | Common Dishes |
+|--------|------|---------|---------------|
+| Stir-fry | ผัด | Quick-cooked, saucy | ผัดไทย, ผัดกะเพรา |
+| Deep-fry | ทอด | Crispy, golden | ไก่ทอด, ปลาทอด |
+| Grill | ย่าง/ปิ้ง | Smoky, charred | หมูย่าง, หมูปิ้ง |
+| Boil/Soup | ต้ม | Liquid, brothy | ต้มยำ, ต้มข่า |
+| Steam | นึ่ง | Tender, moist | ปลานึ่ง, ไข่ตุ๋น |
+| Curry | แกง | Rich, coconut-based | แกงเขียวหวาน, แกงเผ็ด |
+
+## Practice Exercises
+
+:::exercise{id="food-4-method-recognition" type="matching" title="Cooking Method Recognition"}
+
+**Question:** Match each dish to its cooking method
+
+- ผัดไทย
+- ไก่ทอด
+- ต้มยำกุ้ง
+- หมูย่าง
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- ผัดไทย → ผัด (stir-fried)
+- ไก่ทอด → ทอด (deep-fried)
+- ต้มยำกุ้ง → ต้ม (boiled/soup)
+- หมูย่าง → ย่าง (grilled)
+
+**Explanation:** The first word in many Thai dish names indicates the cooking method. Learning these helps you understand what you're ordering and predict the dish's texture and flavor.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="food-4-curry-types" type="fill-in-blank" title="Curry Types"}
+
+**Question:** What are the main curry types in Thai cuisine?
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- แกงเขียวหวาน (green curry) - spiciest, with green chilies
+- แกงเผ็ด (red curry) - moderately spicy, with red chilies
+- แกงมัสมั่น (massaman curry) - mild, sweet, with spices
+- พะแนง (panang curry) - thick, less soupy than others
+
+**Explanation:** All curries start with แกง. The color or name indicates the spice level and ingredients. Green is usually spiciest, red is medium, massaman is mild and sweet.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="food-4-requesting-preparation" type="multiple-choice" title="Requesting Specific Preparation"}
+
+**Question:** How do you request "steamed fish with lime"?
+
+**Options:**
+- ปลาทอดมะนาว
+- ปลานึ่งมะนาว
+- ปลาย่างมะนาว
+- ปลาต้มมะนาว
+
+**Answer:** 2
+
+**Explanation:** นึ่ง means "steamed". So ปลานึ่งมะนาว is "steamed fish with lime". ทอด is fried, ย่าง is grilled, ต้ม is boiled. Choose based on your preferred cooking method.
+
+:::
+
+## What's Next
+
+In Lesson 5, you'll learn essential restaurant phrases for ordering and paying.