The porridge can be eaten plain or with toppings like Thai donuts (patongo) — salted, deep-fried dough with a crispy exterior and soft interior, perfect for dipping into congee. Patongo can also ...

In his own words, "The Thai make something we call Gui Chai, which is pure garlic chive, in a hot water dough, but it's fried crispy on the outside and then it's steamed." These dumplings come ...