Category Archives: Thai/Lao food

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Thai rotten bean sheets and sour spare rib soup with greens

Posted on November 10, 2014 by David Dettmann

I am back in Philly after a fulfilling two-week visit to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.  More posts are still to come on Ulaanbaatar/Mongolia food themes, but for now it is time to return to Philadelphia-based posts. After coming back to the states, … Continue reading →

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Fresh mangosteens and rambutans

Posted on October 12, 2014 by David Dettmann

For those out there who have been to Southeast Asia, fruit is something you likely miss dearly if you are now elsewhere.  For me, Guangzhou was a perfect introduction to many fruits, at a time when food in China was … Continue reading →

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Northern Lao ingredients and cooking blog

Posted on October 1, 2014 by David Dettmann

Last night I came across a very interesting blog and cookbook.  I hope the cookbook will be as good as the blog is, we will have to see.  The blog/site is called Food from Northern Laos: The Boat Landing Cookbook, … Continue reading →

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Recent book finds

Posted on September 16, 2014 by David Dettmann

This week I was in New York, and I came across a bookstore that specializes in out-of-print cookbooks.  You can find this place, Bonnie Slotnick Cookboooks, at [Updated] 163 W 10th St in Greenwich 28 E Second St in the East … Continue reading →

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Tiny eggplants and prahok pork dip

Posted on September 13, 2014 by David Dettmann

I found tiny pea-sized eggplants at my local Cambodian market in North Philly.  This fruit (Solanum torvum, aka turkey berry) is commonly used in Thailand, and is known there as “cluster eggplant”, or makheua phuong มะเขือพวง.  In Thai food, perhaps … Continue reading →

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Three essential Cambodian flavors and sour beef soup

Posted on September 10, 2014 by David Dettmann

Lately I’ve been exploring prepared food containers of the refrigerator section at a my favorite Asian markets as well as expanding my understanding of Cambodian food. The nearest Asian market to my house is Seng Hong Oriental Market, over on … Continue reading →

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Kaffir lime leaves and kaffir limes

Posted on September 6, 2014 by David Dettmann

Our kaffir lime (มะกรูด makrut in Thai) tree is starting to produce fruit! The leaves and fruit of the kaffir lime tree (citrus hystrix) are intensely fragrant.  The leaves provide a key flavor in Thai curries, soups, and stir-frys.  You … Continue reading →

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A brief visit to Montreal and Thai green peppercorn

Posted on August 18, 2014 by David Dettmann

This past week La and I journeyed to Montreal for a long weekend.  It was rainy all weekend, but we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, eating and drinking our way around the city.  Everyone knows the European influence on Montreal is strong, … Continue reading →

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“Sichuan pepper” and some of its relatives

Posted on August 10, 2014 by David Dettmann

Last week I wrote about the growing trend of Northwestern Chinese food in Philadelphia and New York.  Another trend that I’ve noticed over the years, especially clear in places like Madison, Wisconsin, is the continually growing popularity of specialty Sichuan … Continue reading →

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7th Street’s Friendly Market

Posted on July 24, 2014 by David Dettmann

A few days ago I gave a rough breakdown on the many markets on 7th Street.  I didn’t mean to leave out an important highlight on South 7th: the Friendly Market, a market with truly unusual food products.  The sign … Continue reading →

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