Cuisine Scene: John Chan
Thu, August 14 2008

John-ChanGuest Chef: John Chan

Restaurant: Chao Phraya Thai Restaurant

Signature Dish: Green Curry

Training: "I have always worked in the industry. I started at the bottom washing dishes, then worked my way up through waiting, cooking and then managing. I have learned all I know from being in the environment for so long!"

Favourite Fast Food: McDonald’s

Years in the Industry: Almost 30 years

Defining Dining in Vancouver: "I think that it is very good. The food here in Vancouver is the best, better than restaurants in Seattle. There is a lot of choice here!"

Home Cooking Tip: "Never use MSG. Always use fresh ingredients!"

Favorite snack food: Nuts

Favorite summer drink/food: Lime soda with a steak, medium cooked.

Secret Recipe . . .

Curry

Ingredients

Green Curry Paste

1 can coconut milk

Fish salt

Palm sugar

Method

Boil 4 ounce green curry paste with 1 can coconut milk.

Stir constantly until green curry paste melts into milk.

Add palm sugar and fish salt to taste.

Extras

Add chicken or vegetables to preference
 
Table for Two?

Name: Chao Phraya Thai Restaurant

Address: 2325 Cambie St.

Hours: Monday to Friday

11:00am-3:00pm 5:00pm-10:00pm Saturday & Sunday

5:00pm-10:00pm

Phone: 604.732.3939

Web: Coming Soon!