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Spicy Duck Salad (ลาบเป็ดอีสาน) Isan-style by Bangkok Royal Restaurant in Lyon, France

By on July 28, 2013 in She Deglutenizes, She Explores, She Interviews, She Thais, She Tosses, Uncategorized

Thai spicy duck salad by Bangkok Royal Restaurant in Lyon, France
Three of my colleagues who were in Lyon, France, last week, decided to try out Bangkok Royal, said to be one of the best Thai restaurants in the city. They were so impressed with the dinner that they went back the next day to interview the owner and the chef. Here’s the scoop, composed by me according to their account. ~ Leela

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Lotus in Thai Cuisine and Culture

By on January 16, 2013 in She Deglutenizes, She Explores, She Stocks a Thai Pantry, She Thais, She Tosses, She Uncooks

pomelo shrimp salad in lotus petals
Somebody asked me a couple of weeks ago what my favorite Thai vegetable was. Based on his loud “Huh?”, I guess he wasn’t prepared for my answer, “Lotus stems.”

Before we get to lotus stems and what can be made with them, let’s talk about the incredible versatility of lotus. How incredible is the incredibly versatility of the incredibly versatile lotus? Very incredible — you know, this … incredibly versatile lotus. Continue Reading →

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Yam Naem Khao Tod by Pa Yai (ยำแหนมข้าวทอดป้าใหญ่)

By on August 19, 2012 in She Deglutenizes, She Explores, She Fries, She Interviews, She Rants and Muses, She Thais, She Tosses

Thai street food

She broke up a relationship – this Pa Yai. Okay, fine, so that’s not exactly how things went down. But, yeah, this nocturnal Bangkok street food vendor with a huge cult following was indirectly involved in what eventually led to a fermented pork-related breakup.

I’m going to assume you want to know the story. Here it is. Continue Reading →

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