Meet the UMAMI MASTER of Thai Food Northern Thai Food - Chiang Mai, Thailand

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During my recent trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand, I met up with my friend Hanuman Aspler, who is one of the most knowledgeable people I know when it comes to Thai food history and science. Ive known Khun Hanuman for many years, originally in Bangkok. But a few years ago, he bought a plot of land in the mountains of Chiang Mai, Thailand, and started developing it. I had been following his progress and he had even explained to me about what he had to do - turning a swampland into liveable conditions, and building a traditional, yet clean with a few modern amenities, Thai home on the site. Introducing - Three Trees Doi Saket A project, their home, and now, a Thai immersive cooking class - easily the most in depth and authentic Thai cooking class, likely in the world. Hanuman is not only a cook, but hes a walking encyclopedia of Thai history, the stories behind each Thai dish, and a scientist who known how to break down each dish and ingredients and tell you why its included and what it does for the dish. Its always an honor to hang out with Hanuman, and cook and eat, because I come away with so much more knowledge. Today we cooked Khanom jeen nam ngiaw, what is one of the most popular Northern Thai food. Its one of the dishes that if you ask someone from Northern Thailand what is a dish they crave or miss (if they are living in Bangkok, they would likely mention khanom jeen nam ngiaw. Khanom jeen nam ngiaw ) is a Northern Thai, yet Shan style, curry eaten with soft rice noodles. We gathered all the ingredients for the Thai curry paste, and pounded them all. One of the most interesting lessons in this Thai cooking class today in Chiang Mai was about umami. Tomatoes are one of the few naturally filled fruits with umami. So he used a variety of different shapes, sizes, colors, and even fired some tomatoes to give the dish a dimension of umami. Other unique ingredients in khanom jeen nam ngiaw ) are cotton tree flowers ) and fermented soybeans ( tua now. Ive had plenty of bowls of northern Thai food khanom jeen nam ngiaw ) in Chiang Mai, but this was the most complex, richest, and most in depth flavorful bowl of the dish Ive ever had. And the umami was maxxed out, the tomatoes blew my taste buds in all directions. Huge thank you to Khun Hanuman and Khun Ton for their kindness and hospitality. Thai Cooking Class at Three Trees Doi Saket - When youre in Chiang Mai, get in touch with Hanuman for the most authentic and immersive Thai cooking class in Thailand
Date: 2019-08-19

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Comments and reviews: 10

Cj Brown
It seems that Joel is fitting in nicely, he actually seems actually more of a true foodie, he is interested in ingredients, pays attention and is respectful in taking a back set to the host and guests. It seems that Marks likes to eat (and drown his food in hot sauce-which ruins the true flavors, LOL) whereas Joel seems as if he would enjoy cooking. About this video. it honestly seemed as if the food was just okay.
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Dorothy Fishbaugh
I love watching these videos. I love how you share culture and people and places I love how you include your very special family. Ying is precious. And little Micah WOW Watching your food tours has virtually replaced my tv time. All your friends and guests that you share eating time with--they just add all the more to the enjoyment of your videos
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brianboru62
I'd feel infuriated if thought in the whole of Thailand there wasn't a 'THAI'master of Thai cuisine better than a Western imposter. Also I might add I detest PC and social justice insanity ( before any cuckoo's jump on my back) but isn't this a majestic example of cultural appropriation? Or is it chefs are exempt from the eagle eyed SJW's
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RayAquarius Ganymede
Yooooo Mark Wien you are by far my favorite food tourist of all time I have been so inspired to go out and try different local foods just from watching you explore the world. a lot of it was rubbish; BUT STILL, i respect your courage, you're great man Thank you for another awesome experience Sincerely. RayAquarius
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FW Poon
Hey Mark Have you ever met Jon Jandai? He is another farmer, that is based in Chiang Mai. He did a few videos back a few years ago, that demonstrate how he was able to use his property to create an environmentally sustainable, and economically sustaining system. Wish you can seek him out and make a video/interview with him.
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Vijay Gadde
wow what an amazing video Mark, honestly enjoyed watching your video. Was working very late, I switched on your video and carried on with my work - very very nice done video. Looking forward to more and more. I live in UK, I am a big fan of your vidoes - I will be very delighted to come and meet up with you.
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Vicente Geradela
EXCUSE ME. FYI. JOEL is NOT copying MARK. for THOSE who have SMALL understanding. K THEY HAVE BOTH PASSIONS FOR FOOD IT'S JUST THAT THEY HAVE BEEN friends EVERSINCE That is why THEY HAVE IT THIS OSMOSIS thing going alrready. for me i ilove it theylook TWINS in the expresion. sealing it. patent.
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bian taila
Man, I LOOOVE your videos but that hipster you're dragging along with you is the most annoyingly fake douchebag EVER, constantly just watching you to be able to copy the same emotions/expressions. ugh. I litteraly can NOT watch ANY video he is in. Sorry, just had to vent. LOVE your videos; )
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Don Dobbs
Amazing. My Thai gal watched this with me with her jaw hanging open. She makes really good Khanom jeen nam ngiaw, but nothing like this. We've picked those flowers up right under the trees a few times to make hers. I may try introducing at least the flame roasted tomatoes to her next batch.
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Nutrition
Torture anyone with the wait when they are hungry and in the end, serve them raw tomatoes and chilies in layers (for that matter any food): , and would go crazy eating and appreciating the flavors each bite will have. So when you want to appreciate any food, the first requirement is hunger.
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