Today was a good day. I got up early to start my laundry (a full day affair), and finally clean the house for the first time in too long. A welcome bright, sunny day after a week of clouds, I enjoyed it sitting in my tiny outdoor laundry area, talking to family on the phone and burning my pasty caucasian flesh.
In the afternoon I visited the market and bought way, way too much food. I almost invariably get carried away at the market, intoxicated by the sight and smell of so much food.. and purchase far more than one human could consume in a fortnight, let alone the 2 or 3 days that the food will actually keep. Today I unwittingly bought a treat that I first tried during millie's visit here. I do not enjoy this dessert. It's called kahnom maw gaeng and it's a custard made of eggs, coconut cream, palm sugar (this much is great), and topped with fried, thinly sliced onions (this is off-putting). If it weren't for the onion, I'd like the stuff just fine but with the onion this is just one thing I never want to consume again. The sharp, acidic onion-y flavor and oily texture just seems like a poor match for the sweet, delicate egg custard. there was a line for the stuff every time i walked by the stand, though, so maybe i need to give it another try.
kahnom maw gaeng by the river.
you forgot to mention the awkward experience that we had after i tried eating that without a spoon. Haha what an odd/wonderful day :)
ReplyDeletehahaha! you're right! i had forgotten about that encounter. definitely postworthy - i'll recount the story sometime soon
ReplyDeleteSounded great until you got to the onion part...I thought I had done something terribly wrong raising a child who doesn't like custard! I wonder why they add the onion? They must like the contrasting flavors and/or textures. It must be an aquired taste.
ReplyDeletei think you're entirely correct, mummy. they're all about texture and flavor contrast.
ReplyDeleteand don't you worry, you successfully instilled in me that undying love for a rich, creamy custard.