Thai Eggplant Relish: Nam Prik Makheau
Mon Feb 02 2026
Bo Songvisava and Dylan Jones, own and operate Bo.lan, a restaurant in Bangkok's Thong Lo neighborhood. Bo Songvisava feels this Nam Prik Makheau, or eggplant relish, best represents Thailand because every region of the country has its own special version. The relish is intensely pungent and usually enjoyed with vegetables and rice. This dish also showcases the incredible diversity of Thai eggplant varieties!
Watch the full series at: https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/southeast-asia
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Bo Songvisava and Dylan Jones, own and operate Bo.lan, a restaurant in Bangkok's Thong Lo neighborhood. Bo Songvisava feels this Nam Prik Makheau, or eggplant relish, best represents Thailand because every region of the country has its own special version. The relish is intensely pungent and usually enjoyed with vegetables and rice. This dish also showcases the incredible diversity of Thai eggplant varieties! Watch the full series at: https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/southeast-asia