Pet maak means "very spicy" in Thai.
On the other end, upon eating the mango sticky rice, I couldn't wait for more! This desert is well-known throughout Thailand, and everyone talks about how delicious it is, so I was super happy to finally have the chance to taste it.
Although I am not entirely sure how the rural main dish is made, it is essentially just diced meat mixed with additional spices. The basil chicken is a mix of chicken, basil leaves, peppers, and a special sauce that it is sweet yet salty. I am not entirely sure how it is prepared, but I am sure it is some sort of stir fry. Finally, the sticky rice is literally just diced mango on top of sticky rice.
Much of the food in Thailand is connected to the local environment. For example, due to the large amount of rice produced within the region, most of the meals served here are served with rice. Both of the dishes that I described above are served on top of the rice to provide additional flavoring to the rather bland plain rice.
The food in many rural environments is also very dependent on its environment, as you will see a lot more fish served due to the rural dependence on waterways and fishing.
