The steamboats are used to prepare soups and hot noodles. Finally, when you see glass bowls and drink containers, you know that you will find dessert. Glass bowls can contain steamed or boiled red beans, sliced sweet potatoes, corn, water chestnuts, palm seeds, or pineapple cubes. These items may be served plain or have coconut milk or brown sugar added. Be careful because evaporated cow's milk can be used to top nut and bean mixtures.
Condiments are ubiquitous with Thai meals.
Offered on the side, they include chili flakes, soy sauce, pickled chilies, vinegar, and peanut granules. Non-veggie condiments include dried shrimp, fish paste, and fish sauce. You can purchase a full meal at one booth or just have fun wandering and choosing. Noodles come in every width and can be used as an entree or a snack. We asked Thaworn Nuklib-Andersen and Robert Andersen of Star of Siam Restaurant in Long Beach, California, to give some suggestions about eating Thai veggie street food.