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Since January this year I’ve been collaborating with some chefs in Thailand that are showing some interesting moves around. From getting involved with traditional communities to trowing pop-up dinners in all kinds of places, from high structured kitchens to jungles, this guys, “The Fucking Chef” crew, are definitely not afraid of been out of their comfort zones. About a week a go, was the time for Trang, in the south of Thailand, to host their visit. Guided by the local chef Khanaporn Janjirdsak, the chefs Black Hatena, Weerawat Triyasenawat “Noom”, Josh Billington, Napol Jantraget “Joe” and Chalermpon Rohitratana “Van”, with his team from the Escapade, spend three days learning more about southern products, between visits to fisherman villages and market tours, ending up with a casual dinner on a local popular restaurant, Ko Yao. With a relaxed rhythm, lots of fun and the creativity free flowing, they ended another adventure bringing back more knowledge for they’re restaurants, but also leaving some behind for those who enjoyed the nine course dinner.

Trang, um jantar espontâneo.

Desde Janeiro deste ano tenho colaborado com um grupo de chefs na Tailândia que vem demonstrando algumas ações interessantes. Desde o envolvimento com comunidades tradicionais, até a realização de jantares espontâneos em diversos lugares, desde cozinhas altamente estruturadas à selvas, esses caras, “The Fucking Chef”, com certeza não tem medo de estarem fora de suas zonas de conforto. Ao redor de uma semana atrás, foi a vez de Trang, no sul da Tailândia, recepcionar o grupo. Guiados pela Chef local Khanaporn Janjirdsak, os chefs Black Hatena, Weerawat Triyasenawat “Noom”, Josh Billington, Napol Jantraget “Joe” e Chalermpon Rohitratana “Van” com o seu time do Escapade, estiveram três dias aprendendo mais sobre os produtos do sul, entre visitas a vilas de pescadores, passeios pelas feiras e mercados públicos, culminando em um jantar casual em um restaurante popular local, Ko Yao. Com um ritmo tranquilo, muita diversão e a criatividade fluindo livremente, eles completaram outra aventura levando mais conhecimento para os seus restaurantes, mas também deixando um pouco para trás com aqueles que curtiram a experiência desse menu degustação de nove pratos.

Trang morning market

Koh Libong Fisherman Village

Koh Libong Fisherman Village

Jah Nai prep for fermented fish gut sauce

Jah Nai Guest House breakfast

Jah Nai Guest House dinner

Josh Billington / Weerawat Triyasenawat

Steamd Boneless whole chicken / grilled ratton shoot / ant egg / southern garum / black garlic and squid ink purée (by Chef Noom)

Roasted Jack fish

Fresh fish guts and stink bean stew with deep fried jack fish and its bone crumbles (by Chef Van)

Napol Jantraget / Chalermpon Rohitratana

Black Hatena

Ama Rai (The master of Ko Yao)

(by Ama Rai)

Slow poached shrimp salad / sator beans (thai stink beans) / local sour leafs and edible flowers (by Chef Joe)

Josh with hands on the Trang roasted pork.

Kok sa ard rice bran mixed with Trang Yib nok rice / Coconut water porridge with Poached Mahi Mahi fish (by Chef Black)

One bite of each Chef, Trang roasted pork theme.

Pang – Pia ( Sweet rice dough) with Kiffir lime and lychee cream cheese / Grilled banana with sugar cane and curry powder (By Chef Black)

Pork rib soup with smoked dried bitter cabbage and fresh krill (by Chef Van)