“Dee Chan Kin Tae Pak”
“I eat only vegetables.” This is the phrase photographer and traveler Carl Weaver suggests you use if you’re a vegetarian traveling to Thailand. (Substitute “Pom” for “Dee Chan” if you’re a man.)
The more I learn about vegan and vegetarian diets, the more I appreciate Asian cuisine, particularly Thai. These people know how to eat vegetarian without compromising the least bit of flavor!
In this article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jainist Sheila Lalwani tells us about her trip to Thailand and how her hosts constantly went out of their way to accommodate her dietary needs. She reiterates many of the things Carl Weaver mentions in his 2004 article on Thai travel for backpacker.net. Sheila also has several suggestions for Thai restaurants to try while you’re in Milwaukee.
Here’s a link to recipes for those of you wanting to enjoy vegetarian food with a Thai touch. And if you’d like to learn more about Jainism and its influence on Indian cuisine, click here.
Need a cookbook suggestion? I am loving Nancie McDermott’s Real Vegetarian Thai!
Lastly, if you’re planning a trip to Thailand, make sure you stop by Let’s Visit Asia to get more tips and suggestions from Ruth.
Other links you may find useful:
Vegetarian Restaurant Listings in Thailand
Thai Vegetarian Recipes from VegWeb.com (you may have to redo the search for “Thai”)
Happy Cow’s Vegetarian Restaurant Listings in Bangkok
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POSTED IN: Restaurant Reviews, Thai, Vegetarian / Vegan Dishes : Asian
1 opinion for “Dee Chan Kin Tae Pak”
Carl Weaver
May 6, 2006 at 8:34 pm
Hi. I can wholeheartedly recommend this book as well. I actually keep it on my desk and use it quite often!
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