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15 Palms......................................7

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Rock Sand Resort........................9

Jungle Queen...........................10

One Nightclub...................................11

The Beach Club.........................12

Amari Emerald Cove................13

Magic Garden..........................17

Buddha View............................19

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Fusion Food.............................................24

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Welcome to the first 2012 issue of Koh Chang’s original Dining and leisure guide.Here we tell you about some of the best places to eat and drink as well as where to go for luxurious spa & massage treatments.In addition we include a detailed Koh Chang Map, some recipes and some useful Koh Chang contacts. Enjoy!

Koh Chang Restaurants, Bars and Spas is published twice a year by White Sand Publications Company Limited, 222/12 Moo 4, White Sand Beach, Koh Chang, Trat 23170. All content copyright 2006-2012. All rights reserved. Issue 12, April 2012.Printed by: The Post Publishing Co. Ltd. We welcome your recommendations, comments and suggestions. If you wish to advertise or just to contact us see below. Telephone - 089 936 5621 - ThaiTelephone - 081 919 8219 - EnglishE-mail - info@koh-chang-guide.comCover photo courtesy and copyright Jon at kohchang-photographer.com.

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DetailsOpening Hours7.30am to 12.30 - 1amHouse Wine Glass120 BahtCorkage300BCredit Cards AcceptedVisa/MasterCardVegetarian DishesSelectionReservationsNot requiredTelephone039-619-085 Websitewww.paddyspalmspub.comTransportNo

House Specialities■ Paddy’s Palms Big Breakfast served all day - 245B■ Fish & chips with bread, salad and tartar sauce - 275B■ Irish Stew: Classic stew made with lamb and vegetables - 330B■ Home-made Beef & Guinness pie - 255B■ Sunday Roast: Roast lamb, beef or chicken - 275 – 325B (Sundays Only)■ Apple Crumble - 120B

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Open since 1999, 15 Palms is a beautiful beachside restaurant and bar located on White Sand Beach. You can relax in the comfortably furnished interior or watch the sea views from our beach terrace. 15 Palms has two menus. The Daytime menu has a large selection of breakfasts, sandwiches, Thai and Western food. The Evening menu has a delicious all you can eat buffet which includes starters, seafood, BBQ and Thai food, only 349 Baht! Other dishes on offer include a mouth-watering choice of pasta, pizza and Mexican food. A free wireless internet service is provided and a children’s menu is also available.Beachside and hotel rooms are also available.

House Specialties (Daytime)■ Full English Breakfast. 190B■ Homemade burgers. 195 - 265B■ Fettucini Carbonara. 240B House Specialties (Evening)■ All you can eat Buffet includes starters, Seafood, BBQ & Thai food. 349B■ Thai style whole sea bass. 275B ■ Mexican Fajitas. Spicy chicken served on a sizzling platter - 300B■ Wood-Fired Pizzas - 220 – 310B

DetailsOpening Hours8am to 1amHouse Wine Glass120 BahtCorkage300BCredit Cards AcceptedVisa/MasterCardVegetarian DishesSelectionReservationsRecommended in High SeasonTelephone039 551 095 Websitewww.15palms.comTransportNo

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Monkey’s Restaurant and Bar is a new place to dine and drink on White Sand Beach. They are centrally located at Grand View Plaza just opposite Ban Thai Resort. They offer indoor and outdoor seating in comfortable, contemporary surroundings. There is a comfy lounge area, bar seating and a pool table and the bar offers all kinds of ice-cold drinks and a tempting menu of delicious cocktails.Their menu gives you all kinds of interesting options with a focus on well-prepared classic international dishes as well as a selection of the classic Thai dishes.

DetailsOpening Hours9AM-1AMHouse Wine Glass140BCorkage200BCredit Cards AcceptedNoVegetarian DishesYesReservationsNot requiredTelephone087-941-9526E-Mailrsvn@banthaikohchang.comTransportNo

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House Specialities■ Bruschetta: tomato, feta and basil on a baked baguette - 100B■ Greek Salad - 155B■ Pizza baguettes - 110B-150B■ Pasta Rustica: prawn & chicken with penne in cream sauce - 260B■ Chicken breast (pictured) with asparagus, creamy mash and sage and onion butter- 210B ■ Swedish meatballs with red onion gravy and mashed potatoes - 185B■ Beef fillet tenderloin surf and turf with cheese-topped prawn stuffed tomato,roast vegetables and fries - 395B

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If you haven’t been to The Terrace restaurant at Rock Sand you will have missed a unique Koh Chang experience. Take a romantic stroll on the beach along the surf. Enjoy a meal on The Terrace which hangs out over the sparkling ocean with beautiful sunsets in quiet and peaceful surroundings from 7am till 10 pm. The menu offers freshly cooked meals, from spicy Thai to steaks, homemade pizzas and french fries. A wide range of drinks, cocktails and different wines are served.Luxury and backpackers rooms at reasonable prices are available. New: Italian Gelato Ice Cream.Did you visit The Terrace at Rock Sand? Then you saw Koh Chang!

House Specialties■ A Taste of Thailand - 600B■ Finger-licking Thai Food - 400B■ Tenderloin Steak - 350B ■ Deep Fried Fish in 3 mixed sauces - 350B ■ Club Sandwich - 130B■ Pizza Quattro Stagioni - 320B■ Spaghetti Bolognese - 200B

DetailsOpening Hours7am to 10pmHouse Wine Glass100 BahtFree WiFiYesCredit Cards AcceptedNoVegetarian DishesYesReservationsOnly on special BBQ nightsTelephone0847 810 550 Websitewww.rocksand-resort.comwww.kohchangrestaurant.comTransportNo

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Jungle Queen

Established for over 5 Years the Jungle Queen Live Music bar has built up a serious reputation for quality international bands, solo performers and for hosting many other special events. Located in ‘Walking Street’ at North White Sands Beach they can sometimes be hard to find, however you can look to the sky for their powerful spotlight to guide you! This bar has become White Sand Beach’s most popular late night spot as their parties go on throughout the night. The bar has comfy seating, big group tables, fire shows, a big screen for live sports and free pool all night every night. Set back from the repetitive vibe of other bars Jungle Queen enjoys an atmosphere all of its own. Relax, Dance and even Sing with their band!!Find them opposite Grand View Resort, Next left turn after Monkeys Restaurant.

House Specialities■ Happy Hour : 12pm - 7.45pm: Leo 55B, Singha 65B, Spirit+Mixer 60B, Cocktails 90B■ Restaurant open all day and night from 10am - 4am ■ Home-made Burgers: 150B -180B■ Home-made Kebabs: 140B■ Live Music Every night from 7.30pm■ Free Pool, Wifi and Live Sports throughout the night

DetailsOpening Hours10AM - Very lateHouse Wine Glass140BCocktails160B-180BFree WiFiYesLive MusicEvery NightTelephone086-158-1088FacebookThe Jungle QueenWebsitewww.the-jungle-queen.com TransportCall for group pick-up

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ONE nightclub, is the newest and only nightclub in Koh Chang. This European-style club offers high quality liquors, Champagne, beers and cocktails. The State of the art NEXO sound and light system will match any you have seen anywhere internationally with an LED wall and ceiling lightshows every night! DJ’s from all over Europe have been coming to play along with many famous DJ’s from Bangkok and Pattaya, Resident ‘DJ TECH 12’ from Bed Superclub, Lucifers and ‘Q’ Bar plays there every other Friday with special guests. Check out Banners and Flyers for all of their upcoming promotions and events. For Cheap Tickets and special entry deals buy your tickets before in the Jungle Queen Live Music Bar. Dance your night away with the very best hip hop, house and electro every night from 10.30pm till the early hours

House Specialties■ International Dj’s throughout the week■ Open very Late■ Fully Air conditioned■ Birthday reservations welcomed with special surprises

DetailsOpening Hours10pm to very lateCorkage300 BahtMusicInternational DJ’severy night.Nexo soundsystemEuropean LED lightshowTelephone086-158-1088FacebookONE NightclubWebsitewww.one-nightclub-kc.com TransportCall for group pick-up

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House Specialities■ Tuna Melt Sandwich - 180B ■ Fettuccine Pomadori - 190B ■ Hungarian Goulash - 290B■ Swiss Cheese Fondue - 560B ■ Risotto Frutti Di Mare - 320B ■ Fondue Bourguignonne - 440B■ Beef Lasagne - 240B■ Tom Yam Goong - 150B■ Shrimps with Thai Asparagus - 120B

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The Beach Club is a waterfront restaurant beside Klong Son Beach in the exclusive Siam Royal View development.The restaurant is housed in an airy and tastefully decorated modern building beside a horizon swimming pool that diners are welcome to use. It is a great location for an afternoon meal accompanied by a swim and some beachside relaxation. Alternatively it is an atmospheric spot to watch the sun set or book in advance and come down for a delicious evening meal.Given the location prices are very reasonable and there are a large number of mouth-watering menu options. Classic Thai dishes are served as well as some interesting western selections such as Hungarian Goulash and a variety of pasta and risotto dishes. Fresh seafood is also a good choice and the Beach Club is one of very few places on the island that offer Swiss and even Thai Fondues.

DetailsOpening Hours8AM - 10PMHouse Wine Glass80 BahtCorkage400 BahtCredit Cards AcceptedYesVegetarian DishesYesReservationsRequired for eveningsTelephone039-555-144, 089-474-4335Website/E-mailwww.siam-royal-view.comTransportNo

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Amari Emerald Cove offers a variety of enticing dining and leisure options.With tantalising Thai specialities in an intimately designed restaurant, Just Thai is a great place to try Thai cuisine or get reacquainted with some favourite dishes.Offering modern Italian cuisine in a vibrant setting, Sassi is a lively place to share an anti-pasti with friends or linger with a loved one over a bottle of wine from the extensive cellar.Baby chairs are available and babysitting is available upon request. Additionally The Cove Terrace International restaurant is open from 06.00 until 23.00. Have a romantic 5 course dinner on an isolated table on the beachfront or just enjoy a cocktail while watching the sunset at the Pool Lounge.At The Breezes Bar you can enjoy live music and a great selection of cocktails as well as chilled beers and wines from the cellar. They currently have a “buy one get one free” happy hour from 21.00 to 23.00.

DetailsOpening Hours18.00 -23.00 (Just Thai & Sassi)House Wine Glass150BCorkage400BCredit Cards AcceptedAll major cards acceptedVegetarian DishesYesReservationsRecommendedTelephone0-3955-2000Websitewww.amari.com/emeraldcoveFree Pick-up?Yes, from all over the island.Specialities: Fusion Cuisine

■ Fettuccine with fresh seafood with Thai herbs and spices in a yellow curry sauce - 380B■ Pan-fried duck breast with fresh mangos and roasted sesame seeds accompanied by a Penang style curry sauce - 420B■ Sauteed fish filet on lemon grass risotto and kaffir lime sauce - 450B■ Australian beef tenderloin filled with shitake mushrooms on wok – fried vegetables with a spicy olive gravy - 650BSpecialities: Italian Cuisine■ Risotto agli spinaci mantecato al gorgonzola: Risotto with spinach and Gorgonzola cheese - 280B■ Tagliatelle ai gamberi: Pasta with tiger prawns, eggplant and fresh basil - 380B■ Filetto di salmone al limone: Salmon filet simmered in a white wine - lime jus with olives and vegetables - 450B

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Magic Garden is a popular restaurant and bar beside the road through Lonely Beach village. You can’t miss the place since it has a unique appearance being made up of several adjoining thatched-roof circles.They have a large menu of Thai and international dishes and their satisfying beefburgers are very popular as are all their wide variety of other menu options.The atmosphere is relaxed and there is always something going on whether it be their Tuesday night parties or the live music they have three times a week. Alternatively you can just have a game on their pool table.Be sure to call in three times every week to enjoy the All-You-Can-Eat Barbeque Buffet for just 129 Baht.In the garden at the back there are sixteen simple but comfy fan rooms for that are available for just 400 Baht per night.

DetailsOpening Hours09:00 - lateHouse Wine Glass100BCredit Cards AcceptedNoVegetarian DishesYesReservationsNot requiredTelephone083-756-8827Websitewww.magicgardenresort.comLive Music3 times per weekFree Pick-up?No.

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Health & Medical

Bangkok Clinic - Ko Chang 1719 / 039-5511-51/2

Bangkok Hospital - Trat 039-532-735

Klong Prao Clinic 039-557-070

Koh Chang Hospital 039-586-131/160

Koh Chang Dental Clinic 039-557-235

Trat Hospital 039-511-040/1

Koh Chang Animal Hospital 089-042-2347

Police

Immigration- Laem Ngop 039-597-261/5

Koh Chang Police - Dan Mai 039-586-131

Tourist Police - Koh Chang 039-557-382/3

Lost/Stolen Credit Cards

American Express 0-2273-0022

MasterCard (Toll Free) 001-800-11-887-0663

VISA (Toll Free) 001-800-11-535-0660

MasterCard/VISA 02-256-7326/7

Transport

Trat Airport 039-525-767-8 , 1771

Centrepoint Ferry 039-538-196

Trat Bus Station / 999 Express 039-511-986

Koh Chang Ferry (Ao Thammachat) 039-555-188

Bus: 999 Express 089-752-5732

Bus: Cherdchai Tour (BKK , Trat) 02-391-2237

Bus: Tanakawee (Trat) 039-252-222

Bus: SWB (Klong Son) 089-113-3490

Embassies & Consulates

Australia 02-287-2680

Belgium 02-679-5454

Cambodia 02-957-5851-2

Canada 02-636-0541

Denmark 02-343-1100

Finland 02-250-8801

France 02-266-8250-5

Germany 02-287-9000

Italy 02-285-4090/3

Indonesia 02-252-3135

Japan 02-696-3000

Laos 02-539-3642

Malaysia 02-629-6800

Netherlands 02-309-5200

Norway 02-204-6500

Singapore 02-286-2111

Spain 02-661-8284

Sweden 02-302-0360

Russia 02-234-9824

U.K 02-305-8333

U.S.A 02-205-4000

Vietnam 02-251-5835/8

Airlines

Suvarnabhumi Airport 02-356-1111

Air Asia 02-515-9999

Air France 02-635-1191

Alitalia 02-634-1800

Bangkok Airways - Koh Chang 039-551-654

British Airways 02-627-1701

Air Canada 02-670-0400

Emirates 02-134-2918

Etihad 02-253-0099

Eva Air 02-269-6288

Gulf Air 02-254-7935

KLM 02-635-2300

Lufthansa 02-654-6800

Malaysian Airlines 02-263-0565

Qantas Airways 02-627-1701

Qatar Airways 02-259-2701

Singapore Airlines 02-353-6000

Swissair 02-204-7777

Thai Airways 02-356-1111

Local Services

Tax Office Dan Mai 039-586-220

CAT 039-511-145

TOT 039-551-515

Electricity Office - Klong Son 039-551-626

Labour Office - Trat 039-530-843

National Park Koh Chang 039-555-080

Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT) 1672

TAT Laem Ngop Office 039-597-259/60

Fire Station 039-511-044

Hook Computing 081-949-1524

UBC True 02-725-2525

Koh Chang Television 039-551-371

Website design 086-111-9967

For Activities and Hotel phone numbers please see the relevant section of this guide.

Useful Websites

www.koh-chang-guide.com - Our website has a wealth of information about Koh Chang.

www.kohchangnews.com - This Koh Chang news website is informative but is unfortunately only in Thai.

www.iamkohchang.com - This site has plenty of up-to-date information on Koh Chang.

www.tourismthailand.org - The Tourist Authority of Thailand's official website.

www.booksthailand.com - A Koh Chang based book shop. Order Online and they will deliver to your hotel.

www.bangkokpost.com - Thailand news at the website of the Bangkok Post newspaper.

www.nationmultimedia.com - More Thailand and world news from The website of this Thai newspaper.

www.thaivisa.com - This huge website/forum covers almost everything an expat could wish to know about visiting and living in Thailand.

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The Buddha View offers you a breathtaking panoroma view. Located at the end of the pier in Bang Bao fishing village, the Buddha View stands for quality and comfort and is the special getaway for anybody who is yearning for peace and tranquility in a colourful environment amidst village life.Relax in the tropical surrounding with panoramic view of the ocean while enjoying authentic Traditional Thai cuisine or excellent European food. Catch the cool evening breeze with soft lounge music and Buddha beats and enjoy intriguing cocktails and ice cold drinks.House Specialities■ Try our home-made Pizzas and Pastas■ Tom Yum - 120B■ Massaman Yellow Curry - 150B■ Tiger Prawns with Chuu-Chee Red Curry - 150B/piece■ Delicious Lobster Soup - 180B■ Vitello Tonato - 290B■ Tagliatelle Pesto - 220B■ Grilled or Deep Fried Barraccuda Filet with a Choice of Sauces - 320B■ Our Famous Buddha Burger - 220B■ Tenderloin Steak with Green Pepper Cream Sauce - 350B■ Fresh Seafood BBQ (1-2 pers.) - 950 B

DetailsOpening Hours8AM-12PMHouse Wine Glass120 BahtCorkage 200 BahtCredit Cards AcceptedNoVegetarian DishesYesReservationsNot requiredTelephone039-558-157Websitewww.thebuddhaview.comTransportNo

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Thailand has one of the great world cuisines. To help you to explore Thai food while you are here in Koh Chang the following is a very brief introduction to some Thai dishes you may want to sample. Chicken is Gai, Pork is Moo, Beef is Neu-a, Prawn is Goong, Fish is Pla, Squid is Pla Meuk and Vegetable is Pak. Enjoy!

Simple Dishes Thai staple dishes Pat Thai - classic Thai fried noodles Khao Pat - Tasty and filling Egg Fried Rice Khao Tom - Peppery and wholesome rice soupKhao Man Gai - Garlic rice and chicken

Thai Curries - Gang spicy, healthy & deliciousGang Kieow Wan - creamy green curry with lime leaf, lemon grass and chilli flavoursGang Kati - creamy red curry soupGang Penang - aromatic, creamy, spicy curryGang Massaman - rich Indian style curryGang Som - sour spicy tamarind curryGang Karee - milder yellow creamy curry

Fried DishesPat Gapow - spicy! stir fry with hot basil leavesGai Pat Med Ma Muang - chicken and cashew nut in a delicious rich roasted saucePat Nam Man Hoy - Mild oyster sauce dishPat Poong Karee - delicious yellow curry dish. usually made with crab and eggs.

SoupsTom Yam - Nam Kon - spicy hot and sour soup with lemon grass, galangal, mushroom,condensed milk and, usually, prawnTom Yam - Nam Sai - without condensed milk and usually with more fresh chillies Tom Kaa - mild, creamy with salad cream taste Tom Jert - mild soup with pork, tofu & cabbage

Thai Salads - YamThese salads are sour and can be very spicy. Som Tam - Delicious green papaya and limesalad. sometimes comes with raw crab - only for strong stomachsYam Goong - prawn and glass noodles salad

Snack FoodsMoo Dat Dieo - savoury pork strips dipped in sesame seeds and friedTort Man Pla - Thailand’s famous fishcakesKanom Bang Nar Moo - special pork toast

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Yellow oil is a traditional Thai medicine with Chi-nese origins. It is made from a number medicinal plants, including camphor and different tubers of the ginger family.

Different versions of yellow oil are made and sold all over south east Asia and China. The families who manufacture the oil keep their recipes a closely guarded secret and most Thai people will be able to tell you about one that they consider to be superior to all the others.

So what is this stuff and what does it do? Generally yellow oil comes in small bottles, often labelled with a pleasingly solemn image of the creator. People use it for sev-eral purposes. Firstly it is rubbed into the skin to relieve the effects of cuts, burns and mosquito and other insect bites.A second use of yellow oil is as a kind of deep heat treatment. It is massaged into the skin to help with with muscle aches and pains, cramps, aching joints and arthritis.A further use is to treat the effects of motion sickness by opening the bottle and sniffing the oil.It should be stressed that yellow oil is strong stuff and is recommended for external use only. It should never be consumed or placed in contact with the eyes, nose, ears or mouth.

As you would imagine Koh Chang’s Trat province has its own celebrated brand of yellow oil, called Somtawin Ang-Ki Oil.

Mae Ang Ki Somthawin learned the secrets of making yellow oil from her family, of Thai and Chinese origins, and she began selling her home-made yellow oil from door to door in her hometown of Trat. Since Trat is one of the rainiest and most fertile places in Thailand, the plants used in the production of Ang-Ki oil are apparently of

particularly good quality and this makes for a better final product.

The oil has been the recipient of a number of prizes and awards.

Mae Ang Ki has two shops in Trat, and dozens of shops sell her oil all around Thailand. The oil is still made in a small factory at the family’s residence in Nong Samet, Trat.

You can find out more at: www.somthawinyellowoil.com.

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You feel it from the moment you walk in – and you can’t help but smile. Linen drapes flutter like it’s the only job they’ve ever known. Palm fronds rustle just to pass the time. A warm smile meets your own. There is an energy here, a vibrant yet gentle buzz that beckons you to step inside, cast aside your cares, and let the Breeze sweep you away. That carefree feeling is what sets Breeze Spa apart as Koh Chang’s most refreshing new spa experience. Here on the island, you’ll find it nestled within the iconic Amari Emerald Cove offering a mid-day recharge or a sundowner “cocktail” of invigorating treatments that will put the bounce back in your step, leaving you ready to take on Koh Chang with all the energy it deserves! One of the unique aspects of Breeze Spa’s philosophy is the importance placed on simplifying the spa experience - getting back to the basics of what feels right for you. So one of the first questions your therapist may ask is not “What would you like?” but rather, “How would you like to feel?” That’s where Breeze Spa’s innovative Mood Therapy Treatment concept really makes a difference. Name the mood you’re going for – such as Joy, Calm, Awake, Dream – and the therapists instantly put together a treatment that incorporates all five senses, with a carefully chosen body therapy or massage technique, aromatherapy oil, herbal tea, musical selection and even colour! The result? You walk out with a smile on your face, an energy boost, and a positive attitude. Discover the bright side of life at Breeze Spa! Treatment Special Offers■ Book The Fresh Breeze Package up to two bookings for THB. 3,820:Choice of:- The Fresh Breeze Package: Body Scrub 45 mins. + Aroma Mood Massage 60 mins.Or: Maliniranda Facial Treatment 90 mins. + Neck Back & Should massage 15 mins.

DetailsOpening Hours11am-8pmCredit Cards AcceptedAll major cards acceptedBookingsRecommendedTelephone039-55-2000Website www.amari.com/emeraldcove/breeze-spa.aspxFree Pick-up?Yes, from all over the island.AddressBreeze SpaAmari Emerald Cove Koh Chang, 88/8 Moo 4, Klong Prao Beach Koh Chang

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Chefs and cooks are forever changing styles and bringing in new ideas and ingredients from different places. What we regard as distinctive international cuisines are really already a mixture of all the international influences that have affected a particular country. Think of something like the potato, which is so fundamental to European cuisines. If you’re English then imagine bangers without mash? Or try telling a Belgian he can’t have any frites with his moules. But remember that the potato was only introduced from South America four centuries ago. And just try to imagine how the chilli loving Thais survived before the chilli was introduced from the new world at around the same time. The point we’re trying to make is that many of the dishes that we regard as regional or national classics are really already a mixture of different influences from around the world. All of which is a fairly long-winded way of introducing the idea of making simple and tasty fusion foods. Thai food is great. Other food is great. But there isn’t any reason at all why you shouldn’t mix things up a bit and take things you like from Thai cuisine and mix, match and combine them with anything else that takes your fancy. Below we’ll run thorugh some great and easy ways to mix Thai and international recipes and ingredients. But please don’t just follow our suggestions – make up your own combinations.

Change the StapleMost world cuisines have evolved as a way to make the daily task of eating the cheapest and most plentiful local crop to hand a more pleasant experience. In Thailand, of course, this is rice. To give you an idea of the centrality of rice to Thai food consider that the Thai words for cooking are Tam Kap Kao, which literally means “to make with rice”.But with the wide availability of all kinds of other carbohydrates we are free to experiment with pairing up Thai dishes with a range of other international staples. Below are some that work very well together:

Moist Thai curries such as Gang Panang, Green Curry or the Southern Thai classic Massaman are terrific if served with mashed potato instead of rice.

Pasta is great when served with some of the drier Thai dishes, particularly with stir-fried dishes like the classic hot basil dish Pat Gapow, or Pat Kee Mao or Chicken with Cashew Nuts.

And the list goes on; Gnocci, those delicious little Italian potato dumplings are also great with Thai dishes, Pizza is excellent when topped Pat Gapow minced meat, hot basil and chilli and of course chips go well with Northern Thai Laap or for that matter with almost any Thai dish that you can think of.

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Substitute IngredientsThere are plenty of ingredients that aren’t common to Thailand that actually combine very well with Thai dishes.The spicy Thai salads called yam are healthy and delicious. Foreign ingredients like salami or chorizo sausage fit in very well. So does tinned tuna and Mediterranean ingredients like olives and capers. Similarly you can add all kinds of things like bacon or ham or vegetables such as spinach, leeks or even artichoke to Thai fried rice with good effect.

MarinateCombinations of Thai ingredients make great marinades for all kinds of meat, fish and barbeque dishes. Simply tenderise a pork chop and leave it overnight in a marinade of lime, honey, lemon grass, chilli and fish sauce (you can of course add pretty much any other Thai ingredients that you like!) and grill to bring out a great mixture of flavours. Another good example is the marinated chicken breast recipe on the next page.

So whilst Thai food purists might roll their eyes at some of these ideas it’s your kitchen and you can do as you please so go on ahead and experiment with some fusion cooking.

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Why not try Thai dishes like Pat Gapow with pasta instead of rice?

This recipe is an example of mixing Thai and international ingredients to create something rather tasty. The juicy marinated chicken breast is sweet and salty and combines very well with the sharpness of the tomato and the tanginess and sweetness of the tamarind in the sauce. You can of course add chilli to the sauce if you like a Thai spiciness to the dish. It is worth keeping a jar of the sauce in the fridge since you’ll probably like it so much you will find yourselves using it with all kinds of other dishes.

In the recipe below we use turmeric powder. It is well worth using the sometimes hard-to-find turmeric root that is common in Thailand if you can locate some. Just peel and finely chop and add to the sauce - then try to wash the yellow from your hands.

Ingredients - � servingschicken breasts 4 oyster sauce 4 tablespoonsMaggi Sauce 4 teaspoonsSauce vegetable oil 2 tablespoonsonion 1 garlic 3 clovescumin - ground 1 tablespoonturmeric 1 teaspoontomatoes 1 tin or 500 gms freshtamarind pulp 5 tablespoonssugar 1 teaspoonsalt 1 teaspoonblack pepper to season

Method �) - The first step is to marinate the chicken breasts. to do this simply place them in a closed container with the oyster sauce and Maggi sauce and shake well. If you can’t find Maggi sauce then you can substitute soy sauce or mushroom soy sauce to good effect. Then place in the fridge for at least three hours - more time will improve the flavour so if you are organised enough to do this the night before then go for it.

2) - Now start to prepare the sauce. First heat the oil in a pan and fry the finely chopped onions and garlic for a few minutes until they turn clear and just begin to brown. Then add the cumin and turmeric and fry for a couple more minutes.

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3) - Next add the finely chopped tomatoes, tamarind pulp, sugar, salt and pepper and cook for another ten minutes on a medium heat, stirring occasionally.

�) - Allow the sauce to cool for a few minutes and then blend to a paste in a food processor (you don’t have to since it doesn’t do anything to the taste but it improves the texture).

5) - Now cook the chicken breasts by frying in a tablespoon of oil. Fry on a fairly high heat for 2-3 minutes each side until lightly browned and cooked through. The idea is to cook until you are confident that the centre of the chicken is cooked through and then immediately removing from the heat to keep the breasts juicy.

�) - You can serve the chicken with chipped whole potatoes and salad as pictured, but since this is a fusion dish there are plenty of other options. Mashed potatoes would be another good accompaniment, as would potato salad, buttered noodles, risotto... - just pick something that you like.

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