About the author

Gai Lai Mitwichan

A Cantonese-Vietnamese now based in Bangkok, Thailand. Food researcher and anthropologist. Owner and founder of Tonkin-Annam , a Vietnamese restaurant in Bangkok that served homegrown herbs and vegetables. He studied a Master - Food, Place, and Representation at The University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo.

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The Colour Red

What’s red, fermented, and packed with flavor and tradition? Red rice yeast. From ancient Chinese brews to Thai pickled fish, discover how this vibrant ingredient shaped kitchens across East and Southeast Asia.

If your brain is filled with obscure food facts, historical bites, and culinary debates, welcome home.