The Culinary Institute of America

Panang Curry with Peanuts and Tofu

Chef Ian Kittichai at Cuisine Concepts Kitchen in Bangkok, Thailand, shows us how he makes panang curry with fried tofu. The addition of ground cumin, coriander and peanuts differentiate panang curry from red curry. Chef Ian shows the key technique of maximizing the panang curry flavor by cooking the curry paste in the coconut milk until it splits.
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Massaman Curry with Chicken and Peanuts

Massaman curry is a fusion dish, incorporating influences from Thai, Indian, and Malaysian cuisines. Chef Ian Kittichai is the owner of Khum Hom Thai restaurant in the Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok. Here he prepares Massaman curry with chicken, potatoes and peanuts. Chef Ian explains the importance splitting the coconut milk in order to bring out the flavor of the curry paste.
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Khao Kluk Kapi: Shrimp Paste Fried Rice

Khao kluk kapi is a popular Thai fried rice dish seasoned with umami-packed shrimp paste and then served with a variety of sides and toppings, including sliced green mango, Thai chiles, green beans, and a fried egg. The dish is known for its combination of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy elements. Chef Ian Kittichai is the owner of Khum Hom Thai restaurant in the Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok.
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Tom Kati Bai Liang Goong: Coconut Milk Soup with Malindjo Leaves and Shrimp

Chef Benz Mahasuk is the head chef of Khum Hom Thai restaurant by Chef Ian Kittichai in the Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort in Bangkok. Here he shows us how to make a popular soup, Tom Kati Bai Liang Goong. Tom Kati Bai Liang Goong is a creamy coconut milk soup with shrimp and “bai liang” or malindjo leaves, which are similar to spinach. The soup’s milder flavor cool your palate, and make it a great companion to the fierier Thai dishes served with it.
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Gang Kua Hed Kareng: Thai Yellow Curry with Mushrooms and Fried Tofu

Chef Ann Pavita Sae-Chao is the Executive chef of Khum Hom Thai restaurant by Chef Ian Kittichai in the Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok. Here she prepares yellow curry with mushrooms or gang kua hed kareng. Gang kua is a type of curry paste from southern Thailand.
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A Tour of Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor Market with Chef Ian Kittichai

Chef Ian Kittichai gives us a tour of Or Tor Kor Market in Bangkok, known for its produce, prepared foods, and seafood. CNN named Or Tor Kor Market as one of the top 10 best fresh markets in the world in 2017. On this market tour, Chef Ian shows us some of his favorite snacks, and some of Thailand’s lesser known fruits and vegetables.
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Interview with Chef Ian Kittichai

Chef Ian Kittichai is the owner of Khum Hom Thai restaurant in the Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok. He talks about his childhood memories of selling produce at the market in Bangkok, as well as having plant-based menus available at each of his restaurants.
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Vegetarian “Pork Belly” Salad

Chef Luke Nguyen, restaurateur, author and television show host, shows us his creative Vegetarian “pork belly” salad. He makes a batter from tapioca starch, rice flour, and coconut milk layered with tofu and baguette. This is steamed then flash fried to create a finished product with an uncanny resemblance to pork belly. He serves the pork belly in a pomelo and herb salad.
Watch the full series at: https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/southeast-asia