it is indeed strange that the hottest foods
goong-naang paad naam prik pao
come from the countries that least need them
habanero chiles, jalapeño chiles
would not they rather dine on chilled melon and cool sorbets
jamaican hot chili sauce
and send their fiery dishes to the people of iceland
lamb vindaloo, penang neua
so that we can all live at a moderate temperment
prik phee noo, tabasco sauce
?
