Thai Village Cuisine

What ingredient is the main foundation of Thai Cuisine?

Please state your source. thanks.

Public Comments

1. don't think there is a single ingredient Thai food is all about balance of flavors and textures, so most, if not all their food is a combination of these ideals. If there was just 1 ingredient, it would likely be rice, since they do consume a fair amount as one of their main forms of starch.
2. Rice most likely. It is a staple of Asian cuisine. (general knowledge)
3. rice noodles?
4. The primary ingredients or foundation in Thai cooking or cuisine are usually herbs & spices. Practically most dishes requires the use of Chillies, Lemon Grass, Lime or Lemons juice and Kaffir Lime Leaves. My own source because I am Thai.