Must-Try for Cilantro Lovers! Enjoy the Aroma with
Larb Kai
ThailandBangkok, Asiatique The Riverfront
- Food Travel Log
- For cilantro lovers, try Thai dish Laap Gai. The strong aroma is pure cilantro, overpowering raw onions. With ground chicken, the beer flows. Even the beer's aroma is overwhelmed! I want this at home—have your wives make it! Oh, and husbands too! I lost to societal expectations.
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 250 Baht
- Meal Date
- 5/4/2024
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Larb Gai is a traditional dish from the Isaan region of northeastern Thailand, primarily made by mixing minced chicken with lime juice, fish sauce, chili, mint, and chopped onions, among other ingredients. It is characterized by the sharp acidity of lime juice and the spiciness of chili, making it a perfect pairing with the distinct aroma of cilantro (coriander) and beer. This dish is often eaten with sticky rice and raw vegetables, making it an ideal choice for the uniquely hot Thai days when sweat forms around your eyes and ears. At Asiatique The Riverfront, you'll find a night market where you can enjoy authentic Thai cuisine, making it a great spot for dining while shopping and sightseeing. However, reading the gourmet blog by this man who said he "yielded to public opinion," it seems he was initially overwhelmed by the aroma of cilantro and fled, unable to gather the courage to try it at home. It appears home cooking is left to his wife, and his journey to becoming a self-proclaimed cilantro master might still be a long way off.
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