Today an unusual dish with a somewhat strange name. Pla Chon Lui Suan is special because of the fish that looks rather ugly. Thais call it a snake head fish. Don't be put off by that because the fish tastes divine. The dish Pla Chon Lui Suan consists of steamed fish in combination with various vegetables and herbs, covered with a spicy fresh garlic-like sauce that gives the taste a big boost. The combination of fish and vegetables is highly recommended.
Yam Pla Duk Foo (fried catfish with fresh mango dressing)
A delicious dish from Central Thailand for fish lovers: Yam Pla Duk Foo (fried catfish) ยำ ปลา ดุก ฟู A light and crunchy dish that can count on great popularity among Thai people.
Gaeng Tai Pla, a spicy fish curry from southern Thailand
One of the most typical dishes of Southern Thai cuisine is known as Gaeng tai pla (แกงไตปลา). The name is derived from tai pla, a salty sauce made from fermented fish, which gives the curry a strong aroma and flavour. This curry is usually served with fresh vegetables and eaten with steamed rice.
The Nin fish (Nile perch) is very well known in Thailand, but it is not originally from Thailand. It was only brought here in 1967 by the then Japanese crown prince Akihito.
Naklua, an Eldorado for fish lovers
If you're tired of Pattaya's bar life or want to try a different restaurant, head to nearby Naklua. Especially if you are a fish lover, you will get your money's worth here.
Fish farming in Thailand?
Something different than corona. We have recently started breeding fish. We have no training for this, and that is why we are looking for knowledge about it. We visited a larger nursery in Thailand and read some literature.
Fish and other seafood vendors in Bua Yai district say sales have plummeted following the outbreak of Covid-19 infections at a wholesale shrimp market in Samut Sakhon province.
Barracuda
There is a lovely Thai restaurant on my corner. It's always fun. Everyone knows everyone and many of my friends and acquaintances are now regular customers. Primarily by the quality of the food. Secondly, because of its low prices.
Royal DSM in Thailand
You are undoubtedly familiar with the Koninklijke DSM, a company that originated from the former Dutch State Mines in South Limburg. DSM now has several hundred branches all over the world, which are active in the fields of health, nutrition and raw materials for the chemical industry.
A 41-year-old Thai man from Nakhon Nayok who had caught a fish didn't know where to put the animal and thought: Oh what, I'll keep it in my mouth for a while. That turned out to be a bad choice. The fish ended up in his throat and the man choked.
A new Isaan life (5)
The village here is not prosperous and the local people have become resourceful. The meager budget they have available forces them to do so. The Inquisitor suspects that the past has a lot to do with it, he often tries to imagine how things were here fifty years ago. Impossible, he lacks history and cultural experience.
Rawai pleasure haven for fish lovers
Of course you can enjoy the seafood from the Andaman Sea in many places on Phuket. But there is still a place that you as a fish lover cannot pass by. Forget the overly touristy resorts of Patong, Karon and Kata and pay tribute to the fishermen of Rawai with a visit.
How fresh is fresh fish?
The Thai food inspection service regularly checks food. Recently, during a routine check, they made a shocking discovery at some fresh fish market traders in Pattaya.
Eating fish: Good for your brain!
Eating a healthy and varied diet is important, just as eating lots of fruit and vegetables is also part of a healthy diet. Because those who eat enough (fatty) fish stay healthy for longer. Do you also know why?
Thai culture and water (part 2)
An earlier posting has written about Thai culture and water. Water and food are inextricably linked. Fish also play an important role in the life and culture of the Thais.
Do you get enough iodine in Thailand?
Iodine is an important mineral that we must consume daily with our diet. When we think of iodine, we think more often of the thyroid gland than of the brain. Still, some scientists call iodine a "brain-selective nutrient." The fact remains that it is important that we get enough of this mineral and that is already lacking in the Netherlands and in Thailand that can sometimes be more difficult.
Life in a Thai village: Fishing
My Thai wife Maem and her family have land close to a reservoir. We live in the village of Ban Namphon, 30 kilometers from Udon Thani.
The market in Thailand (video)
A visit to a local market in Thailand is an experience. You will be overwhelmed by the many colors and scents. The fresh market is very popular with the local population, especially fresh fish is popular.
Thai fishermen catch a strange fish with legs (video)
A fish with legs, that was the catch of a Thai fisherman who was very surprised about the strange creature. Wanting to know what he had caught, the fisherman made a video and posted it on the internet in the hope that someone knows what kind of fish it is.
Reader question: Can you bring dried fish from Thailand to the Netherlands in your suitcase?
A Thai friend of ours wants to take dried fish with him in his suitcase when he comes to the Netherlands in June. I read on different sites, different things about it. Can you take that with you?
For the nineteenth time, the Dutch Fish Baking Championship was held in Woudrichem on Ascension Day. A typical Dutch match with this time a very 'exotic' result. Two Thai friends won three of the four most important prizes.
We have a dam here, about 800 m2. You know what is the custom here in Thailand to get fish out of a dam? This is pumped out. Too bad about all that precious water.