Why do people eat papaya salad when it smells like a toilet?

[davidst01]

Its a simple question. Does anyone know the answer?

I returned home the other day and I smelt a foul urine odour in the house. It was repulsive. Afterwards I did a random breath test (RBT) and thought the persons breath smelt like a toilet similar to what you might experience on the Egypt / Isreal border crossing.

Thanks for your opinion on this important matter

[brewsterbudgen]

Are you sure it's not just your house - maybe your toilet needs cleaning? Papaya salad tastes and smells fine, although it's wise to go easy on the pla-ra.

[h90]

Why do people eat cheese when it smells like a toilet.

Why do people eat durian when it smells like a toilet.

Why do people drink 7 beer when they smell like a toilet afterwards

You may solve many questions at once.

[thehelmsman]

Was that your wifes breath you're referring to?

[SoiBiker]

It doesn't smell that way when I make it. Perhaps you're doing it wrong?

[Spaniel]

First off I have been to several Egypt/Israel border crossings over the years and actually lived in Israel for 3 years and I don't recall the toilets at the crossings smelling like papaya salad. I suspect your toilet needs a good cleaning.

[thehelmsman]

It doesn't smell that way when I make it. Perhaps you're doing it wrong?

So, you actually make your owm som tam? lao or thai style?

[SoiBiker]

It doesn't smell that way when I make it. Perhaps you're doing it wrong?

So, you actually make your owm som tam? lao or thai style?

Thai style. I'm not sure what's so remarkable about that, though.

[thehelmsman]

It doesn't smell that way when I make it. Perhaps you're doing it wrong?

So, you actually make your owm som tam? lao or thai style?

Thai style. I'm not sure what's so remarkable about that, though.

Good for you, but the thai style also explains why it doesn't have a foul odor.

[fish fingers]

Was that your wifes breath you're referring to?

too much Num Prik

[Thesticle]

You might think it smells a bit, so what.

What is the point of your post. Are you trying to be funny, maybe educate people? You come across as someone who is rude. I predict you won't last long here with that kind of attitude.

[FritsSikkink]

Was that your wifes breath you're referring to?

No, his nose is to close to his mouth

[surangw]

satisfies the primeval part of our brains

[Crazy chef 1]

Was that your wifes breath you're referring to?

Yeah after a BJ....

[Crazy chef 1]

It doesn't smell that way when I make it. Perhaps you're doing it wrong?

So, you actually make your owm som tam? lao or thai style?

Thai style. I'm not sure what's so remarkable about that, though.

Our resident expert in all things Thai don't know the difference between nam pla and pla ra???

[Crazy chef 1]

You might think it smells a bit, so what.

What is the point of your post. Are you trying to be funny, maybe educate people? You come across as someone who is rude. I predict you won't last long here with that kind of attitude.

Says Mr 49 posts...

[Crazy chef 1]

Enough bickering...just do it as my wife and me are handling it...I am not permitted to smoke inside our house and she doesn't eat any "fermented" delicacies...

[SoiBiker]

I see charm school just turned out.

[AZBill]

I like papaya salad! Never smelled like a toilet. Smells good!

[JakeSully]

Because som tam has fermented fish called "parah" in it. That's what gives that smell.

However it's a difference of opinion. Some people love durian, some hate it. Some people love indian food, some can't stand the smell of it, saying its pungent and sticks to the walls. Same with som tam (papaya salad).

[Thesticle]

You might think it smells a bit, so what.

What is the point of your post. Are you trying to be funny, maybe educate people? You come across as someone who is rude. I predict you won't last long here with that kind of attitude.

Says Mr 49 posts...

There is life in Thailand outside of Thai visa, Mr 2000+ posts.....

[Thesticle]

Enough bickering...just do it as my wife and me are handling it...I am not permitted to smoke inside our house and she doesn't eat any "fermented" delicacies...

Does that include you eating her out.

[brewsterbudgen]

The guilty party...

[bamnutsak]

Acquired taste? Fermented fish sauce, Used for saltiness and umami.

As with many Thai dishes, the balance of tastes (a few, many, all) can be the real key.

If you've ever seen a fish sauce fermentation facility in person you'd be overwhelmed by the smell.

As they say, there is a fine line between fermentation and rot.

I'm not a fan of the real thing (Pla Ra), preferring the more domesticated versions.

[speedtripler]

When a Thai asks me what's wrong with fish sauce? All I can answer is. What's right with it?

[steven100]

You could ask why an Egyptian border crossing toilet smells like a Papaya salad ... ?

But I know some Thai toilets smell a lot worse than the Egyptian border crossing one ... depends which crossing you go to I guess.

[i claudius]

I LIKE Thai Som tam,no smelly fish or crabs,I see that the govt have now put out warnings against it because of the high incidence of cancer caused by the uncooked bacteria in the fish and crabs,

[elgordo38]

Was that your wifes breath you're referring to?

No, his nose is to close to his mouth

Smells like fish tastes like steak.

[SoiBiker]

Why do people eat at MacDonalds when it tastes like cardboard?

DIfferent strokes.

[speedtripler]

Why do people eat at MacDonalds when it tastes like cardboard?

DIfferent strokes.

Is called taste buds

Influence from a young age even before we had a decision making brain

That's why adult still crave a big Mac... Especially when hungover, stressed out thinking irrationality....