Substitution, Change, Addition: Perception of Meaning through Food Names

Abstract

This article aims to investigate names of dishes that include words or phrases indicating substitution, modification, or addition. The research utilized a descriptive analytical method with a historical approach. For substitution, the findings show that the word thiam in names means imitating or making something equal by replacing the main ingredient with a substitute that has similar physical characteristics and texture. Regarding modification, the word plaeng in names means altering some or all of the ingredients or cooking methods. The word phlaeng also refers to deviating from the original recipe. Besides, the word chamlaeng refers to changing the main ingredient with a substitute that does not resemble the original in any physical aspect. For addition, the word song khrueng means adding more ingredients than usual, and the dish falls under the phla category of dipping sauces.