parts ground Sichuan peppercorns (dried Sichuan chili) • part ground cumin • part fine chili powder • part salt • hoisin sauce • chili garlic sauce • Rice bran oil (or other neutral oil) for brushing • bamboo skewers, soaked in water • potato, sliced • small eggplants • green beans • boneless, skinless chicken thighs •
pumpkin (about 1/2 pound or 225 grams) • small bunch pak wan (Melientha suavis) • small bunch neem leaves (optional, skip if you don’t like bitterness) • oyster mushrooms (about 100 grams) • Pork, as desired • Lemon basil • Kaffir lime leaves, julienned fingerroot • leftover curry paste, plus half the amount more • lemongrass • garlic • small shallots • Some galangal, fingerroot, and cilantro roots •
(500 grams) Thai glutinous (sticky) rice • Large piece of alum for scrubbing rice • Shelled mung beans, as desired • coconut cream (220 grams) • plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (225 grams) • salt • pandan leaf juice • butterfly pea flower juice • coconut cream (250 grams) • plus 2 tablespoons water (130 grams) • salt • rice flour
young coconuts • watermelon • ripe mango • Note: This recipe focuses on natural flavors. Feel free to substitute fruits as you like. If you enjoy a fizzy drink, add some soda