Lessons and Stories from Thailand’s Culinary Master @chefmcdangChannel

As a thank-you for OTR’s 100,000 subscriber milestone, we arranged a very special video- a sit-down lunch and unfiltered conversation with the great Chef McDang, Thailand’s culinary secret-keeper and the authority on Thai cuisine. For an hour, Chef tells us the stories of his childhood in the palace, explains the truths behind what makes Thai cuisine unique, and answers your questions, as well. - Please consider supporting OTR on Patreon and thanks so much to anyone who does; your support truly keeps us going. Website: Instagram: FB: - 0:00 - Chef McDang’s Last Meal 1:13 - Introduction 2:52 - Expectations vs. Reality 5:24 - The Basis of Thai Food 6:54 - The Nine Essentials 8:08 - Tom Yum and Khao Soi 12:51 - The Thai Food Revolutions 15:28 - Chef McDang 17:06 - Roots 23:33 - The Regions of Thai Cuisine 26:56 - Influences 29:22 - What Makes Thai Food? 32:16 - Adaptation and Adjustment 37:13 - How to Eat in Thailand 40:30 - Roots 41:57 - Viewer Questions 43:00 - Unknown Dishes 43:29 - How is Thai Food Changing? 45:20 - Foreigners 48:55 - Deep Frying 51:06 - Secrets to Fish Cakes 53:36 - The Haircut 54:37 - Conclusion - Video Credits: