Category: Thai Food

Pla Kapong Keemao - Whole Fish with Garlic Sauce »

By Talen on Oct 4, 2008 in Thai Food | 6 Comments

To a westerner this dish may not look too appetizing as we tend to cut the head off and fillet the fish before cooking and absolutely before serving, but never judge a fish by it’s parts.
The first time I had this dish placed on the table in front of me I was none to happy. [...]

Ra-Gahm or Salak Palm Fruit »

By Talen on Sep 29, 2008 in Thai Food | 9 Comments

Known in Thai as Ra-Gahm the Salak fruit or Snake fruit, as it is sometimes called due to it’s scale like skin, can be found growing at the base of the Salak palm tree. Originally from Indonesia it is now grown in Thailand and Malaysia as well.
As I have said before one of the coolest [...]

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