Bangkok: "Spicy and Flavorful" with "Tak Napasranchan" is set to air this Saturday, the 22nd, on "Channel 9, Press 30," where viewers can explore the realm of authentic Thai-style chocolate.
According to Thai News Agency, this engaging show airs every Saturday at 3:00 PM on Channel 9 and is produced by Denver Entertainment TV. Hosted by Tak-Napassaran Mitthiroj, the series takes audiences on a journey to discover the origins of ingredients, from cultivation to processing, while offering simple and suitable recipes in the signature "Tung Phrik Tung Khing" style.
This week's episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of intensely rich Thai-style chocolate. The program will feature PK Farm in Nong Yai District, Chonburi Province, as a learning center that covers every step of the process, from understanding the history and suitability of cocoa varieties for Thailand to cultivation techniques, harvesting, and a demonstration of grafting for healthy plant growth. A focal point of the episode is the processing, which includes fermenting cocoa beans to reduce bitterness and astringency, followed by drying, sorting, roasting, and shelling the beans to produce the perfect kernels for chocolate production.
The episode will showcase the cocoa grinding and molding process, which takes at least three days to create liquid chocolate for crafting rich, pure, 100% Thai homemade chocolate. Additionally, viewers will witness unique culinary applications such as grilled pork neck with cocoa dip-a fusion dish exclusive to this program. This initiative, which began as an alternative crop, has unexpectedly boosted income and added value to Thai chocolate crafted from local cocoa varieties. Discover more about their innovative methods and strategies in "Thung Phrik Thung Khing" this Saturday, August 22nd.