The Cambodian Curry Paste Called Kroeung – A Cambodian Cuisine Essential

Cambodian Saramann Curry Paste (Kroeung). Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

The Cambodian curry paste called kroeung, along with prahok (fermented fish paste), is one of the distinctive signature ingredients in the Khmer kitchen. Flavouring more than just curries, everything from soups to stir-fries, the characteristics of a good kroeung are a source of immense pride for a good Cambodian cook. With a base of lemongrass, … Read more

Best Bangkok Floating Markets for Foodies – Tha Ka, Bang Noi and Amphawa

Best Bangkok Floating Markets for Foodies. Bangkok's floating Markets, Bangkok. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Best Bangkok floating markets for foodies do not include touristy Damnoen Saduak. These are the mouthwatering markets to explore if you’re a fan of fresh produce and street food. Make a beeline for these comparatively lesser-visited markets which offer a better insight into daily life as much as delicious food. The best Bangkok floating markets for … Read more

Monday Memories: a Return to Instagram and Food Photography

Monday Memories: a Return to Instagram and Food Photography. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

It was this photo (above) that resulted in me giving up posting to Instagram just over a year ago. It didn’t happen straight after I posted the image, but a couple of months later when Lara asked me for the high-res, DSLR version of the image for a magazine story. But there was no high-res … Read more

Geng Gari Gai Aromatic Chicken Curry Recipe from Southern Thailand

Geng Gari Gai (Aromatic Chicken Curry), by David Thompson. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

This old Southern Thailand geng gari gai aromatic chicken curry recipe “has a rich and delicious depth that only something rooted in the past can have,” according to chef David Thompson of Bangkok’s Nahm restaurant, who taught the Thai dish to participants at a culinary workshop held in Singapore as part of the Asia’s 50 … Read more

A Culinary Workshop with Chef David Thompson of Nahm

A Culinary Workshop with Chef David Thompson of Nahm, in Singapore. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

“I have no right to cook Thai food,” Australian chef David Thompson said in his opening remarks of a session on authenticity in cooking at The Future of Food forum, an Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants event, held last week here in Singapore. “Bullshit!” would be the honest Aussie response of any sane person with a palate … Read more