Grilled Garlic Chicken, Issahn Style

In Bangkok alleys and upcountry markets, at rural bus stations and outside boxing arenas, street-vendors do a brisk business in gai yahng, the classic northeastern Thai dish. In Thailand, it’s finger food, served with nahm jeem gratiem, Sweet-Hot Garlic Sauce, for dipping. Paired with som tum, Green Papaya Salad, and a generous serving of kao niow, Sticky Rice, it anchors the quintessent