Sabai Talk Podcast

Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.   In this episode Hong and Pailin talk about Pad Gaprao, aka Pad Kra Pao, and discuss what it should be the real national dish of Thailand. We discuss variations of the dish, our childhood memories of this ubiquitous dish, and tips for making it at home.   Connect with us at sabaitalk@hongthaimee.com [sabaitalk@hongthaimee.com]   As Mentioned in the Episode: Pad Gaprao Recipe with Veggies: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/holy-basil-stir-fry/ Old-School Pad Gaprao Recipe: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/pad-kra-pao-beef/ The Madness of Spelling Thai Words in English: https://youtu.be/bRHqKWg2-fQ    Hong Thaimee Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee [https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee]  Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop [https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop/tea] Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee [https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee]    Pailin Chongchitnant Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen [https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen] All of Pailin’s Recipes https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/ [https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/]  Pailin’s Cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/ [https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/]

Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.   In this episode Hong and Pailin talk about the iconic Thai dish, laab. They cover many topics including the fact that laab refers to two entirely different Thai dishes. You’ll learn about why “larb” is a gross mispronunciation, the origin of laab, and of course their tips for making both types of laab at home.    Connect with us at sabaitalk@hongthaimee.com [sabaitalk@hongthaimee.com]   As Mentioned in the Episode: Buy Laab Spice Mix: https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop/p/chiang-mai-style-laab-chili-powder [https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop/p/chiang-mai-style-laab-chili-powder]  Northern Laab Recipe: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/laab-kua/ [https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/laab-kua/] Northeastern (Isaan) Laab Recipe: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/laab-moo/ [https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/laab-moo/] Video: Spelling Thai Words in English: https://youtu.be/bRHqKWg2-fQ [https://youtu.be/bRHqKWg2-fQ]     Hong Thaimee Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee [https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee]  Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop [https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop/tea] Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee [https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee]    Pailin Chongchitnant Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen [https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen] Pailin’s Cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/ [https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/] Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen [https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen]

Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.   In this episode Hong and Pailin talk about the beloved Thai green papaya salad or som tum. We share our fond papaya salad memories, talk about its history, our favorite variations, and tips for making it at home without the traditional mortar and pestle.    Connect with us at sabaitalk@hongthaimee.com [sabaitalk@hongthaimee.com]   Hong Thaimee Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee [https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee]  Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop [https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop/tea] Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee [https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee]    Pailin Chongchitnant Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen [https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen] Pailin’s Cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/ [https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/] Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen [https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen]   Recipes Mentioned in the Episode: Green Papaya Salad (Thai style) [https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/papaya-salad-v3/] Corn & Cucumber Som Tum [https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/corn-cucumber-salad/] Pad Mee Korat [https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/vegan-pad-thai/](noodle stir fry to eat with papaya salad)

Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.   In this episode Hong and Pailin bust common myths and stereotypes related to Thai food. They set the records straight on peanut sauce, ginger, spicy Thai food, and more. Connect with us at sabaitalk@hongthaimee.com [sabaitalk@hongthaimee.com]   Hong Thaimee Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee [https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee]  Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop [https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop/tea] Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee [https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee]    Pailin Chongchitnant Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen [https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen] Pailin’s cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/ [https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/] Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen [https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen]   Recipes Mentioned in the Episode: Thai Satay Sauce [https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/satay-and-peanut-sauce/] Thai Peanut Dressing (Salad Kaeg) [https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/salad-kaeg/] How to Eat Thai Food Correctly (video) [https://youtu.be/Cn26usXYkKQ]

Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.   In this episode Pailin interviews Chef Hong and Chef Arnold Myint about their experience running Thai restaurants in two different states in America. They share their ups and downs and discuss unique challenges that Thai people have in trying to sell an unfamiliar cuisine to a Western clientele.   Connect with us at sabaitalk@hongthaimee.com [sabaitalk@hongthaimee.com] Hong Thaimee Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee [https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee]  Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop [https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop/tea] Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee [https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee]    Pailin Chongchitnant Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen [https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen] Pailin’s cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/ [https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/] Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen [https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen]   Recipes Mentioned in the Episode: Shrimp paste fried rice [https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/shrimp-paste-fried-rice/] Gaeng Som (sour curry) [https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/gaeng-som/] Gaeing Liang (soup for new moms) [https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/kaeng-liang/] Pad Macaroni (ketchup pasta stir fry) [https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/pad-macaroni/]