Kai Yang (Thailand)
Kai yang is a meat dish made by grilling or barbecued whole marinated chicken. Although the dish has its origins in the Lao people of northeastern Thailand, today it is extremely popular and widely eaten throughout the country. Chicken is typically paired with white rice, dipping sauces, and a vegetable salad called som tam. It can be found in numerous street stalls all over Thailand. Kai yang differs from other grilled chicken dishes with its marinade made from herbs such as soy sauce, ginger, white pepper, fish sauce, vinegar, hoisin sauce, coriander, lemongrass, and garlic. The dish is also characterized by the method of preparation: the chicken is slow cooked so that the meat absorbs all its flavors. Not much is known about the origin of kai yang, but it is believed that the dish was only made for wealthy people in the past, as the Lao people primarily consumed seafood and other types of protein were very rare. ENJOY YOUR MEAL