Kao-Lao Muu Yaw at Spoon Thai [Pic]

As I mentioned elsewhere, Spoon Thai is one of the best places in town to sample from the class of Thai drinking foods, called kàp klâem. And, in addition, it is perhaps the only place in town where you will find nãem khâo thâwt on the menu.

Along with nãem khâo thâwt, another exceptional kàp klâem offering, and one that is nearly unique to Spoon, is the traditional salad, kao-lão mũu yâw.


kao-lão mũu yâw

For the preparation of this dish, pieces of mũu yâw sausage are gently steamed with beansprouts and chopped Chinese broccoli. For service, these ingredients are then blended with slivered red onion, scallion, cilantro, dried powdered chile, fish sauce, and plenty of sugar. The flavour profile of the finished dish* is dominated by the sweetness of the sugar, while a faint heat from the powdered chile lingers in the background.

Regards,
Erik M.

* The finished dish arrives to the table at roughly room temperature.

Ordering this dish with Thai friends last night reminded me to share a little tip with you:

When ordering, ask them to include enoki mushrooms in the mix. What you want, specifically, is kao-lão mũu yâw sài hèt.

This adds another layer of flavour and texture to the dish.

My friends have always referred to this variation as "old-school Thai."

E.M.