![]() Is it a curry, or is it a broth? While it’s not exactly either of the two, you can say that gaeng om is not your typical Thai dish. Recipe: Chicken Yellow Curry (Kaeng Kari Kai) Recipe by Leela Punyaratabandhu In the southern part of Thailand, they also have their own version of this dish called kaeng som, which is spicier than kaeng kari. The dish is typically served with rice or khanom chin (round rice noodles) and can be spiced to taste. Compared to other Thai curries, it is milder and less oily. ![]() Gaeng Kari, also known as Kaeng Kari, is a Thai curry made with chicken, potatoes, and carrots in a coconut milk-based sauce. Recipe: Northern Thai Curry Gaeng Hanglay by ImportFood While the exact ingredients vary depending on the chef, common additions include lemongrass, galangal, ginger, turmeric, and cumin. ![]() This Thai curry has a unique flavor profile that is both sweet and savory, and it is also relatively mild in terms of heat. ![]() The dish is made with pork belly and a variety of aromatic spices, and it is often served with steamed rice. Gaeng Hang Lay is a type of Thai curry originating from Northern Thailand. ![]() Gaeng Hang Lay/Kaeng Hang Le (Northern Thai Curry) ![]()
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Jodi Picoult’s novels are well known for the difficult decisions she forces her characters to make. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I already had one, of course - Xiaokang, my Chinese name, given to me by my maternal grandfather, which referred to the Communist Party’s commitment to achieving “a moderately prosperous society.” But in 1990, my parents decided to raise me in the United States, and we all had a chance to choose a new identity. Unlike most people, I was able to pick my own name. No wonder the university email address I’d wanted had been taken.Īll this time, I’d thought the story of my name was special little did I know it was the story of a generation. In my freshman class alone, there was a Connie Zheng, a Connie Guo, a Connie Xu, a few Connie Chengs, and multiple Connie Wangs. I found the girl from the sandwich line - and I also found many, many more. 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