Recipe for Khmer Fish Amok
Filed Under Food History, Recipes
What is "amok?" If you're visiting Southeast Asia on our culinary tours in Cambodia and Vietnam, you're sure to hear of (and taste) this dish, but what exactly is it? Amok is a traditional Khmer (Cambodian) dish usually made with fish, although chicken and beef amok are also popular.The food is traditionally a bit like a curry stew served in a boat made of banana leaves. It can be served… Read
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4 Reasons to Visit Southeast Asia for Your Next Vacation
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips
Looking for a bit of adventure and a place rich in culinary traditions? Southeast Asia fits the bill on those counts and so much more. A journey to this part of the world is a feast for the senses, especially during a cooking vacation, and offers a unique experience you won't find anywhere else. Need more reason to start packing your bags for the likes of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand?… Read
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Drinks of Thailand on a Cooking Vacation with TIK
Filed Under Destination Features, Recipes, Wines & Spirits
In Thailand, as in most of Southeast Asia, wine is still a rarely-consumed libation. But that doesn't mean you can't consume some wonderful alcoholic (and non-alcoholic) drinks on a Thai culinary vacation. Quite the contrary, as beer and spirits are popular accompaniments to meals and social gatherings. Perhaps one reason for the popularity of lager-style and other blond beers is how well they pair with the Thai cuisine and climate.… Read
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