Seitan
Seitan is a vegetarian preparation of wheat that is shaped and seasoned in such a way as to hint at duck. It’s all over the place this time of year in Thailand and can make a surprisingly harmonious and delicious…
Thai-Chinese Vegetarianism
The Vegetarian festival of Tesagan Gin Je is in full swing and the streets are lined with yellow. Mock meats and things unabashedly vegetarian are front and center in every market throughout the city. And it’s a lovely change of…
Top Restaurants in Bangkok
Bangkok is one of the most heavily traveled hubs in Asia – from tourists to business people Bangkok is a frequent stopping point for travelers from every corner of the globe. Therefore it is not surprising that Bangkok’s top restaurants…
Thai Stir-fried Mixed Vegetables with Prawns: Phad Phak Kung
Phad Pak, fried vegetables, is a common dish in canteens, food courts, and markets all across Thailand. One of the most common protein additions to this is seafood, shrimp and squid usually. Phad Pak Kung (add shrimp) is not only…
More Fruits of Thailand
“For me, food is all about balance. If you eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and an appropriate amount of poultry, fish, and red meat that are sourced from good places, you’re doing well.” – Curtis Stone The fruits of Thailand will not…
Fruits of Thailand
Thailand is home to a large variety of delightful fruits. There is no question why it is called “The Kingdom of a Hundred Fruits”. While many tourists go to Thailand for leisure, sightseeing, business or escapade, there are those who…
Thai Cuisine and Culture: Boat Noodles – The Process
The secret of the soup (as I have only recently learned) is, drum roll please, blood. For a long time I wondered and delighted over the rich, heady broth that so gently cradled my rice noodles and herbs. Here’s what…
Thai Cuisine and Culture: Boat Noodles
One of my favorite Thai dishes of late has been the legendary Guai Dtiaw Rua, or boat noodle soup. Please allow me to elaborate….. ก๋วย เตี๋ยกว, or gawai/guai dtiaw, is often thought of as being something of Chinese origins, but…
