Episodes

  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    In this episode Hong and Pailin talk about Pad Gaprao, aka Pad Kra Pao, and discuss what it should be the real national dish of Thailand. We discuss variations of the dish, our childhood memories of this ubiquitous dish, and tips for making it at home.

    Connect with us at [email protected]

    As Mentioned in the Episode:

    Pad Gaprao Recipe with Veggies: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/holy-basil-stir-fry/

    Old-School Pad Gaprao Recipe: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/pad-kra-pao-beef/

    The Madness of Spelling Thai Words in English: https://youtu.be/bRHqKWg2-fQ

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen

    All of Pailin’s Recipes https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/

    Pailin’s Cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    In this episode Hong and Pailin talk about Pad Gaprao, aka Pad Kra Pao, and discuss what it should be the real national dish of Thailand. We discuss variations of the dish, our childhood memories of this ubiquitous dish, and tips for making it at home.

    Connect with us at [email protected]

    As Mentioned in the Episode:

    Pad Gaprao Recipe with Veggies: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/holy-basil-stir-fry/

    Old-School Pad Gaprao Recipe: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/pad-kra-pao-beef/

    The Madness of Spelling Thai Words in English: https://youtu.be/bRHqKWg2-fQ

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen

    All of Pailin’s Recipes https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/

    Pailin’s Cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

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  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    In this episode Hong and Pailin talk about the iconic Thai dish, laab. They cover many topics including the fact that laab refers to two entirely different Thai dishes. You’ll learn about why “larb” is a gross mispronunciation, the origin of laab, and of course their tips for making both types of laab at home.

    Connect with us at [email protected]

    As Mentioned in the Episode:

    Buy Laab Spice Mix: https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop/p/chiang-mai-style-laab-chili-powder

    Northern Laab Recipe: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/laab-kua/

    Northeastern (Isaan) Laab Recipe: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/laab-moo/

    Video: Spelling Thai Words in English: https://youtu.be/bRHqKWg2-fQ

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen

    Pailin’s Cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

    Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen

  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    In this episode Hong and Pailin talk about the iconic Thai dish, laab. They cover many topics including the fact that laab refers to two entirely different Thai dishes. You’ll learn about why “larb” is a gross mispronunciation, the origin of laab, and of course their tips for making both types of laab at home.

    Connect with us at [email protected]

    As Mentioned in the Episode:

    Buy Laab Spice Mix: https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop/p/chiang-mai-style-laab-chili-powder

    Northern Laab Recipe: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/laab-kua/

    Northeastern (Isaan) Laab Recipe: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/laab-moo/

    Video: Spelling Thai Words in English: https://youtu.be/bRHqKWg2-fQ

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen

    Pailin’s Cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

    Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen

  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    In this episode Hong and Pailin talk about the beloved Thai green papaya salad or som tum. We share our fond papaya salad memories, talk about its history, our favorite variations, and tips for making it at home without the traditional mortar and pestle.

    Connect with us at [email protected]

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen

    Pailin’s Cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

    Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen

    Recipes Mentioned in the Episode:

    Green Papaya Salad (Thai style)

    Corn & Cucumber Som Tum

    Pad Mee Korat (noodle stir fry to eat with papaya salad)

  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    In this episode Hong and Pailin talk about the beloved Thai green papaya salad or som tum. We share our fond papaya salad memories, talk about its history, our favorite variations, and tips for making it at home without the traditional mortar and pestle.

    Connect with us at [email protected]

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen

    Pailin’s Cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

    Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen

    Recipes Mentioned in the Episode:

    Green Papaya Salad (Thai style)

    Corn & Cucumber Som Tum

    Pad Mee Korat (noodle stir fry to eat with papaya salad)

  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    In this episode Hong and Pailin bust common myths and stereotypes related to Thai food. They set the records straight on peanut sauce, ginger, spicy Thai food, and more.

    Connect with us at [email protected]

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen

    Pailin’s cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

    Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen

    Recipes Mentioned in the Episode:

    Thai Satay Sauce

    Thai Peanut Dressing (Salad Kaeg)

    How to Eat Thai Food Correctly (video)

  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    In this episode Hong and Pailin bust common myths and stereotypes related to Thai food. They set the records straight on peanut sauce, ginger, spicy Thai food, and more.

    Connect with us at [email protected]

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen

    Pailin’s cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

    Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen

    Recipes Mentioned in the Episode:

    Thai Satay Sauce

    Thai Peanut Dressing (Salad Kaeg)

    How to Eat Thai Food Correctly (video)

  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    In this episode Pailin interviews Chef Hong and Chef Arnold Myint about their experience running Thai restaurants in two different states in America. They share their ups and downs and discuss unique challenges that Thai people have in trying to sell an unfamiliar cuisine to a Western clientele.

    Connect with us at [email protected]

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen

    Pailin’s cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

    Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen

    Recipes Mentioned in the Episode:

    Shrimp paste fried rice

    Gaeng Som (sour curry)

    Gaeing Liang (soup for new moms)

    Pad Macaroni (ketchup pasta stir fry)

  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    In this episode Pailin interviews Chef Hong and Chef Arnold Myint about their experience running Thai restaurants in two different states in America. They share their ups and downs and discuss unique challenges that Thai people have in trying to sell an unfamiliar cuisine to a Western clientele.

    Connect with us at [email protected]

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen

    Pailin’s cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

    Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen

    Recipes Mentioned in the Episode:

    Shrimp paste fried rice

    Gaeng Som (sour curry)

    Gaeing Liang (soup for new moms)

    Pad Macaroni (ketchup pasta stir fry)

  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    Join Chefs Hong and Pailin as they talk about moving to Thailand, and why so many Westerners dream of it. In this episode, we interview Greg and Ed, hosts of the Bangkok Podcast who are both expats living in Thailand for over 2 decades. They share with us how they ended up in Thailand, and why they decided to stay. Check out The Bangkok Podcast at https://www.bangkokpodcast.com/

    Connect with us at [email protected]

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen

    Pailin’s cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

    Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen

  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    Join Chefs Hong and Pailin as they talk about moving to Thailand, and why so many Westerners dream of it. In this episode, we interview Greg and Ed, hosts of the Bangkok Podcast who are both expats living in Thailand for over 2 decades. They share with us how they ended up in Thailand, and why they decided to stay. Check out The Bangkok Podcast at https://www.bangkokpodcast.com/

    Connect with us at [email protected]

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen

    Pailin’s cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

    Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen

  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    Join Chefs Hong and Pailin as they talk about the heart and soul of Thai cuisine, Rice. We talk about why rice is the heart of Thai cuisine, varieties of Thai rice, rice cooking tips, and how to choose authentic Thai rice. Connect with us at [email protected]

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    All of Pailin’s sticky rice recipes: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/?s=sticky+rice

    How rice is grown in Thailand (Pailin’s mini doc): https://youtu.be/uE505VKBx2Y

    Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen

    Pailin’s cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen

  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    Join Chefs Hong and Pailin as they talk about the heart and soul of Thai cuisine, Rice. We talk about why rice is the heart of Thai cuisine, varieties of Thai rice, rice cooking tips, and how to choose authentic Thai rice. Connect with us at [email protected]

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    All of Pailin’s sticky rice recipes: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/?s=sticky+rice

    How rice is grown in Thailand (Pailin’s mini doc): https://youtu.be/uE505VKBx2Y

    Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen

    Pailin’s cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen

  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    Join Chefs Hong and Pailin as they talk about why everyone loves Thai iced tea (cha yen). We talk about how Thai people drink Thai tea and variations of Thai tea you can make and enjoy.

    Connect with us at [email protected]

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Thai Teas https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop/tea

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    Pailin’s Thai Tea Recipe: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/thai-iced-tea/

    Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen

    Pailin’s cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen

  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    Join Chefs Hong and Pailin as they talk about why everyone loves Thai iced tea (cha yen). We talk about how Thai people drink Thai tea and variations of Thai tea you can make and enjoy.

    Connect with us at [email protected]

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Thai Teas https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop/tea

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    Pailin’s Thai Tea Recipe: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/thai-iced-tea/

    Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen

    Pailin’s cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen

  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    Join Hong and Pailin as they talk about one of the main reasons people go to Thailand: the amazing street food. We talk about must-have items, do’s and don’ts, the issues Thailand is struggling with around street food, and much more.

    Dishes mentioned in the episode:

    Morning Glory Stir Fry: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/water-spinach-stir-fry/

    https://www.hongthaimee.com/recipes/stir-fried-morning-glory

    Agar agar jellies: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/coconut-agar-agar-jelly/

    Coconut ice cream: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/thai-coconut-ice-cream/

    Kanom jeen (rice noodles) with namya sauce: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/kanom-jeen-namya/

    Moo Ping BBQ Pork Skewers: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/bbq-pork-skewers/

    Kanom Krok coconut pancakes: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/kanom-krok/

    Connect with us at [email protected]

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Sauces and Teas www.hongthaimee.com/shop

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen

    Pailin’s cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen

  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    Join Hong and Pailin as they talk about one of the main reasons people go to Thailand: the amazing street food. We talk about must-have items, do’s and don’ts, the issues Thailand is struggling with around street food, and much more.

    Dishes mentioned in the episode:

    Morning Glory Stir Fry: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/water-spinach-stir-fry/

    https://www.hongthaimee.com/recipes/stir-fried-morning-glory

    Agar agar jellies: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/coconut-agar-agar-jelly/

    Coconut ice cream: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/thai-coconut-ice-cream/

    Kanom jeen (rice noodles) with namya sauce: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/kanom-jeen-namya/

    Moo Ping BBQ Pork Skewers: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/bbq-pork-skewers/

    Kanom Krok coconut pancakes: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/kanom-krok/

    Connect with us at [email protected]

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Sauces and Teas www.hongthaimee.com/shop

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen

    Pailin’s cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen

  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    Join Hong and Pailin as they talk about Thailand’s most famous curry. What is green curry? What makes it green? How do Thai people eat it? How to perfect it at home? And much more.

    Pailin’s Green Curry recipe: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/green-curry-new-2/

    Pailin’s Review: Best and Worst Green Curry Pastes: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/green-curry-paste-review/

    Hong Thaimee's Cook Unity meals: https://www.cookunity.com/chefs/hong-thaimee

    Connect with us at [email protected]

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Sauces and Teas www.hongthaimee.com/shop

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen

    Pailin’s cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen

  • Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

    Join Hong and Pailin as they talk about Thailand’s most famous curry. What is green curry? What makes it green? How do Thai people eat it? How to perfect it at home? And much more.

    Pailin’s Green Curry recipe: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/green-curry-new-2/

    Pailin’s Review: Best and Worst Green Curry Pastes: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/green-curry-paste-review/

    Hong Thaimee's Cook Unity meals: https://www.cookunity.com/chefs/hong-thaimee

    Connect with us at [email protected]

    Hong Thaimee

    Hong’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee

    Hong’s Sauces and Teas www.hongthaimee.com/shop

    Hong’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hongthaimee

    Pailin Chongchitnant

    Pailin’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotthaikitchen

    Pailin’s cookbooks https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/htk-cookbook/

    Pailin’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/pailinskitchen