Can You Find Food That's Delicious AND Healthy at the Vegetarian Festival? [S6.E62]

Greg and Ed venture out into the real world to record the show on
location to answer an age-old conundrum: Is it possible to find
healthy, non-fried starch food at the famous vegetarian 'Jay'
Festival in Thailand? The guys, being veteran expats, have
experienced the vegetarian festival many times in the past, and
both feel that while it has its benefits, the food itself is
neither particularly tasty nor super healthy. But have they
misjudged it? Only some new research can answer the question.


The boys head out into Talad Noi, perhaps their favorite
neighborhood in all of Bangkok, and begin sampling some of the
various vegetarian delicacies along the back sois. First up is an
oatmeal bun, which is fairly yummy if not exactly delicious. Not
a bad start. Next up is some deep fried taro, which both guys
find crunchy and satisfying. Healthy? Maybe not, but tasty
nonetheless. Then the guys stumble upon Greg's favorite, 'khanom
toob-tub,' a tasty candy-like snack made of a huge glob of
caramel and peanuts that's hammered into oblivion by two guys
with giant mallets and folded into a bar of goodness. No
complaints here. :) Last, Greg and Ed try a kind of pancake
sandwich with soy paste in between, and while a bit dry, it also
went down easy.


Unfortunately, further gastronomic experimentation was cut short
by a rainstorm, but both guys conclude that their memories were a
bit harsh and that it's actually pretty easy to find a variety of
tasty food at the Jay Fest. However, it's the whole experience,
along with parading Chinese dragons, temple offerings, and stage
performances that make checking out the festival
worthwhile. 


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