SLIDE SHOW: In Thailand's Northeast, Simple, Honest Food
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A-Nong, Thew and Lily.
Jarrett Wrisley travels to Northern Thailand and learns how to cook the Isaan way in
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The Dao, a small, simple grill that is the principal cooking instrument in Isaan and Laos.
Jarrett Wrisley travels to Northern Thailand and learns how to cook the Isaan way in
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When the glutinous rice starts to smoke and blister, it's done.
Jarrett Wrisley travels to Northern Thailand and learns how to cook the Isaan way in
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Toasted rice, and roasted dried chilies, before being ground.
Jarrett Wrisley travels to Northern Thailand and learns how to cook the Isaan way in
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| A-Nong's weathered mortar and pestle is used for almost every meal; it's an indispensable tool. |
Jarrett Wrisley travels to Northern Thailand and learns how to cook the Isaan way in
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The first dish we cooked, called moo yang naam tok. (See recipe here ).
Jarrett Wrisley travels to Northern Thailand and learns how to cook the Isaan way in
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Pieces of marinated pork are grilled high above the coals, very slowly.
Jarrett Wrisley travels to Northern Thailand and learns how to cook the Isaan way in
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This part of Thailand is farm country.
Jarrett Wrisley travels to Northern Thailand and learns how to cook the Isaan way in