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What is unique about the Thai temple located in southwest London?
What is unique about the Thai temple located in southwest London?
- It is the only purpose-built Thai temple in Europe. (correct)
- It houses the largest community of Thai monks in Europe.
- It is the largest Thai temple outside of Asia.
- It is the only Thai temple in the UK.
The monks residing at the Thai temple are responsible for cooking their own meals.
The monks residing at the Thai temple are responsible for cooking their own meals.
False (B)
What time of day do the monks receive their one meal?
What time of day do the monks receive their one meal?
11 a.m.
The savory dumplings, known as moneybags, are called "______" in Thai.
The savory dumplings, known as moneybags, are called "______" in Thai.
Which of the following ingredients are NOT part of the Pad Thai sauce base?
Which of the following ingredients are NOT part of the Pad Thai sauce base?
The narrator believes that the Pad Thai is perfect.
The narrator believes that the Pad Thai is perfect.
What restaurant does Chang work at?
What restaurant does Chang work at?
What type of pastry is used to wrap the moneybags?
What type of pastry is used to wrap the moneybags?
Match the ingredient(s) with their effect on Pad Thai's flavor profile:
Match the ingredient(s) with their effect on Pad Thai's flavor profile:
Which garnish is used to top the Pad Thai dish?
Which garnish is used to top the Pad Thai dish?
What is the name of the Thai temple located in London?
What is the name of the Thai temple located in London?
Flashcards
Thai Temple in London
Thai Temple in London
Only purpose-built Thai temple in Europe, located in southwest London.
Monastery Function
Monastery Function
A monastery where Buddhist monks reside, spending time meditating and studying.
Moneybags (Tung Tong)
Moneybags (Tung Tong)
Savory dumplings made of pork and crab meat wrapped in bean curd pastry and tied with spring onion strips.
Pad Thai
Pad Thai
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Tamarind Paste
Tamarind Paste
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Pad Thai Flavor Balance
Pad Thai Flavor Balance
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Study Notes
- Britain is home to approximately 30,000 Thai people.
- In southwest London, there's a Thai temple which is the only purpose-built one in Europe.
- The narrator will prepare a special meal at the temple.
- The temple includes a monastery, which is home to a small group of Buddhist monks.
- These monks spend most of their time meditating and studying.
- The monks are not allowed to cook, according to their teachings.
- The local Thai community provides the monks with their one meal of the day at 11 a.m.
- Chang, the executive chef of the Blue Elephant restaurant in London, is helping with this task.
- The restaurant prepares the best dishes for the monastery, and each dish must be perfect.
- One example is the savory dumplings known as moneybags.
- Pork and crab meat are wrapped in bean curd pastry for the moneybags, and tied with spring onion strips.
- The Thai name for moneybags is "tung tong."
- The narrator is making pad thai, a national dish of Thailand.
- The shallots, garlic, and chili are fried with salt and a bit of sugar to create the Pad Thai sauce base.
- The dish includes king prawns, chili, and tamarind paste.
- The pad thai is made sweet and sour with fish sauce, salt, and sugar.
- Tamarind paste and beaten egg are added with noodles and bean sprouts to the sauce.
- The pad thai is garnished with prawns, fresh coriander, and peanuts.
- According to Chang, the Pad Thai is not perfect because it needs to be sweet, sour, and salty.
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