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Fish out of water
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 29/12/2013
» For the fish-loving foodie there are two Thai freshwater fish that warrant special attention. The pla salit (gourami) and the pla kod (naked catfish) may both come from freshwater streams and ponds, but in their physical appearance they have little in common. Also very different are their availability, the way they are eaten and their flavour.
Back to basics: Tracking down the best ingredients
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 04/08/2013
» Cooks need three things to prepare any given dish: the right cooking equipment, prepared ingredients including condiments and sauces, dried chillies and the like, and fresh ingredients such as meat, fish and vegetables.
If it's not hainanese it's not really 'Khao Man Gai'
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 16/06/2013
» Few people will refuse a plate of khao man gai (chicken with rice), at least as long as a crucial condition is met _ it must be the authentic Hainanese versions of the dish. The true aficionado of this dish will probably walk away from the khao man gai sold in food courts or from roadside stalls, where it is usually prepared by vendors from Isan rather than by Hainanese chefs. Also to be avoided are the places that sell khao man gai together with rice topped with Chinese red pork or grilled duck. The cooks there are unlikely to be experts at preparing real khao man gai.
A bowlful of offal can be purely delightful
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 17/02/2013
» Pork and beef offal are foods many poor people consider to be choice eating, while wealthier classes may not find them as enticing. But they have been historically important in Thailand for several reasons. They were cheap and not in huge demand, as they weren't used for anything except a few very basic dishes.
In search of the perfect papaya
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 20/01/2013
» For most Thais, mention of the word "papaya" usually summons up thoughts of som tam, but the significance of this common fruit isn't limited to its role as the chief ingredients in that sour and spicy salad. It has many other uses, some with deep roots in traditional Thai culture.
Stuck for a meal idea? Just turn to the leftovers
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 06/01/2013
» The practice of using leftovers for subsequent meals is one that will never go out of style. In the past it was a creative way to deal with extra food that could not be kept for long, since there were no refrigerators. Then too, in those days cooking each meal involved more time and work, beginning with lighting a charcoal stove. Considerable planning also went into the preparation of a meal, and the selection of dishes depended on the individual capabilities of the person who did the cooking for each household.
Regional cuisines redeem otop fairs
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 08/07/2012
» The latest exhibition of merchandise from the One Tambon One Product (Otop) campaign has just ended, but there will be another one in five months, before the end of the year. These fairs have been part of the scene for more than a decade and are now major events. Their organisers are civil servants who are eager to promote and create a market for works of art and home-made products made by local people all over the country.
Trang's beauty shines through in stormy weather
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 17/06/2012
» When tourists hear mention of Krabi, Phuket or Phangnga, the first thing that they think of is probably the sea. All three provinces have broad beaches with fine white sand and emerald-green water. There are many little islands ideal for swimming or sunbathing and from November until April there is rarely any rain, just cloudless, blue skies. During these months, tourists both foreign and Thai flock to the three provinces.
Restaurants Devasted by Deluge
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 22/01/2012
» Nature seems to have been on the attack in Thailand recently with frequent heavy rains, mudslides burying houses and fields near mountains, powerful storms causing waves that batter coastal communities and, of course, floodwaters from the North inundating central Thailand.