Gai yang

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Gai Yang at the old market of Don Wai, Nakhon Pathom
Gai Yang at the old market of Don Wai, Nakhon Pathom

Gai yang or kai yang or (Thai: ไก่ย่าง) is a type of grilled or barbecued chicken originating in Laos (Beeng Gai in Lao) and the Isan region of Thailand. It is normally eaten with sticky rice and som tam. The dish is now popular throughout the country.

The dish is prepared by slitting open a chicken, pounding it flat, marinating it and then grilling. The marinade is made from fish sauce, garlic, turmeric, coriander root, and white pepper.

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