Thai... caviar? Farm produces delicacy in tropical climate


Alexey Tyutin (left), co-owner of the Thai Sturgeon Farm, and fellow investor and restauranteur Bill Marinelli looking at sturgeon fish in a tank at the facility in the coastal province of Hua Hin. Caviar, better associated with chilly northern nations, is breaking into the South-East Asian country's fine-dining scene thanks to an innovative farm outside the capital. - AFP

BANGKOK, April 15, 2022 (AFP): At his upmarket Bangkok restaurant, Michelin-starred chef Thitid "Ton" Tassanakajohn spoons black caviar onto a plate, adding the newly affordable Thailand-made delicacy to his reinterpreted traditional family recipes.

The luxury food, better associated with chilly northern nations, is breaking into the Southeast Asian country's fine-dining scene, with the 37-year-old celebrity cook able to economically serve the roe thanks to an innovative farm outside the capital.

Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Thailand , Farm , Caviar , Made , Locally , South-East Asia

   

Next In Aseanplus News

Vietnam looks to restart nuclear power projects
Future Lao legal practitioners welcome Japan International Cooperation Agency experts’ lecture
Free condoms, HIV testing for public during Cambodian Water Festival
Malaysia, Singapore sign MOU to combat cross-border crime
Late Mandopop diva Coco Lee’s grave falls into disrepair after just one year, leaving fans heartbroken
Quiboloy undergoes more medical tests at Philippine Children’s hospital, says police
Chiang Mai flights cancelled, rescheduled for lantern festival
Singaporean duo who sold WhatsApp accounts to scammers nabbed; over 6,800 SIM cards, 15 phones seized
Popular Chinese influencer Li Ziqi makes surprise online return after three years
Indonesia's VP visits area hit by Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano eruptions

Others Also Read