Thanks Giving

Our Thanks Giving tradition is to avoid tradition... no turkey, no stuffing, just Canada's Wonderland and spicy snacks. After maxing out our adrenaline by riding the Behemoth we stopped in at Linda, for Mieng Kum and Crispy Duck.

Mieng Kum is a great example of how a few simple ingredients come together to create something incredible. I can never remember the name of leaf used to create this little pocket of fire, but you pile on chopped lime rind, shallots, peanuts, coconut, chilies, candied shrimp, something like an oyster sauce, and then pop the whole thing in your mouth. I can't describe the flavour, you'll just have to try it for yourself, but be warned... it's a mouth surprise, and the heat isn't for everyone. Have a beer close by!

If you can't make it up to Don Mills Mall, head over to their location on Gould, above the Salad King.

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Thai green curry chicken fresh salad rolls

This was a collaborative effort between my friend Bo and I. I did the filling while she did the rolling. It's quite the trick to know exactly how much to fill so that the wrapper doesn't rip as it's being rolled. You should see the first few with the burst seams, but of course we wouldn't post a pic of those! We liked these because they are fresh and light. Also nice with shrimp and vermicelli noodles.

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