Tag Archives: Cambodian Markets

Yanang leaves and Lao bamboo soup

Posted on April 25, 2015 by David Dettmann

Last year I mentioned an impressive blog and cookbook that I came across, Food from Northern Laos: The Boat Landing Cookbook, by Dorothy Culloty. The book itself is by far the most detailed introduction to Lao food that I am … Continue reading →

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Tom yum plaa, Thai hot and sour fish soup

Posted on July 21, 2014 by David Dettmann

Coming home with a nice looking bunch of sawtooth coriander and Thai basil bai horapa ใบโหระพา (not to be confused with holy basil), I decided to cook a pot of tom yum plaa.  Tom yum is pretty common on Thai menus in … Continue reading →

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Markets of South Philly’s 7th Street

Posted on July 21, 2014 by David Dettmann

Among Philadelphia’s many hidden charms are its neighborhoods.  Some of those neighborhoods can transport you to other lands, complete with markets, restaurants, religious temples, and even street food–from sources that are commonplace in other countries.  Though long gone for France, … Continue reading →

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Long peppers found

Posted on July 14, 2014 by David Dettmann

I have been looking for this spice for quite some time.  Online references imply that it should be easily found at South Asian markets.  I finally ended up finding it at a local North Philly Cambodian market. This spice is … Continue reading →

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