Gaeng Hung Lay

A menu usually found on holiday feasts, be it weddings, housewarming parties or traditional celebrations, legend has it that the Gaeng Hung Lay curry dish made its way to the north of Thailand after years of war with Myanmar (formerly Burma). This explains its Indian influence, and why masala curry powder can be used as a substitute for the hung lay curry powder.

Simmered for no less than 40 minutes, the tender pork belly will release exotic aromas of herbs and spices such as tamarind, galangal and pickled garlic. No coconut milk is needed in this curry dish, while some recipes will even throw in chunks of pineapple for a sour tang to cancel out the fattiness.