In its native environment, it is known better as a popular Thai street food snack. However, satay is mostly seen in American Thai restaurants as an appetizer. There are many theories as to why this might be, and I think the most obvious one is our comparatively spotty acceptance of the notion of street food. On the one hand, its more difficult to regulatebut on the other, there are valid arguments for it as a genuine food and cultural experience and expression of a region, which shouldnt be....
The Spice is Right
