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We are committed to preserving Thai heritage chili peppers and environmental sustainability
Hot Sauce Fundraiser
Lahpet Thoke Hot Sauce Burma inspired flavor … see more …
Available in November
Help support Food not Bombs CNX and Mae Sot. 70% of profits from this product goes towards their efforts to supply food for those in need. PRE-ORDER TODAY
New Book (epub, paperback, hardcover)
Fermenting at Home: A beginner’s guide to 30 easy recipes Perfect for beginners, home cooks, foodies, or anyone interested in gut health, this book makes fermentation simple and fun.
What’s Inside:
• 30 easy, small-batch recipes • Ferment drinks, fruits and veggies, and sauces • Minimal equipment required • A brief history and science
Box Sets
Not sure which flavor to get? Order this set and skip the difficult choice.
Box Sets
These come with 3x90ml flagship flavors and 3x22ml samples!
Hot sauces
Fundraiser hot sauces
Flagship sauces
฿250.00
This product supports a vital cause! All proceeds from sales will directly benefit Food Not Bombs Mae Sot and Food Not Bombs Chiang Mai, helping to provide nourishing meals to the communities they serve. Your purchase makes a difference! Introducing our Lahpet Hot Sauce, inspired by the traditional Burmese tea leaf salad. This unique sauce features fermented Lahpet (tea leaves) combined with a blend of spices, delivering an irresistible umami flavor with a delightful kick. The fermentation process enriches the depth and complexity, making it an ideal accompaniment to salads, grilled dishes, or as a zesty dip. Elevate your meals with this exceptional hot sauce that captures the essence of Burmese လက်ဖက်သုပ် and the vibrant spirit of Lahpet Thoke!
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A passion for spice
The Crying Elephant is a member of the Bubble & Brine Collective. We are a growing group of passionate fermenters based in Thailand.
Here at the Crying Elephant, we make your food come alive with spicy fermented goodness. .
We make fermented hot sauce… plain and simple.
Using my passion for environmental science and desire for sustainable solutions, we craft impactful sauces using local produce and seasonal flavors.
Meet the farmers (coming soon)
All of our peppers are locally sourced and support Chaing Mai local farmers. Click here to meet these farmers and hear their stories.
Our very own recipe book (in the works)
Want to learn to ferment? We have a cook book that walks you through the basics of fermentation. Easy to follow so you can start immediately. It also comes with 30 fermentation ideas.
Fermenting Training
I teach fermentation courses. Want to learn or refresher your skills? See when my next classes are hosted.
Where to find us
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Consulting
We can develop a unique bespoke sauce just for you. For your company, restaurant, or any special occasion.
“I carry a bottle everywhere I go.”
Emmanuel
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