Hanuman Aspler

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Hanuman Aspler

Born	1962 Jerusalem, Israel
Education	Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (M.D.)
Website	thaifoodmaster.com

Eyal (Hanuman) Aspler (Thai: หนุมาน อาสเปอร์; Hebrew: הנומן אספלר) is a French-Israeli physician and food scholar, known for his skill and expertise in Thai cuisine.^[1]^[2] His extensive work on ThaiFoodMaster.com deeply engages with the history and culture of Thai cuisine. He digitizes ancient manuscripts, ensuring their preservation and public access, emphasizing his commitment to educating others and preserving Thailand's culinary heritage.^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6] Hanuman's way of teachings is deeply analytical, thorough, and rooted in a profound understanding of Thai culinary culture. He is described as a mentor who offers not just recipes but also a nuanced understanding of the historical, cultural, and technical aspects of Thai cuisine. His approach is both intimate and no-nonsense, focusing on the core principles of Thai cooking. Hanuman's teachings are respected by both Thai and international chefs, and he is lauded for his ability to make complex ideas accessible and engaging.^[7]^[8]

In 1996, Aspler and goldsmith Charles Lewton-Brain co-founded the Ganoksin Project, an educational website for jewelers.^[9]

Aspler moved to Thailand in 1989, and specializes in pre-war Siamese dishes.^[10]^[11]^[12] Aspler owns a 15 rai farm outside of Chiang Mai, Three Trees Doi Saket, where he operates a professional Thai cooking school.^[13]^[14] Previous students have included Dylan Eitharong, Bee Satongun, and Leah Cohen.^[15]^[16]

Books

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49 Classic Thai Stir Fry Dishes: 49 kitchen tested recipes you can cook at home (2017)

References

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^ "Thai green curry: revealing the spicy secrets of a culinary classic". Travel. 2020-03-15. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
^ "ออกรส | EP. 118 | วิเคราะห์บทเรียนอาหารไทยจาก Hanuman Aspler ฉบับออกรส ตอนที่ 4 - The Cloud Podcast". The Cloud (in Thai). Retrieved 2024-05-08.
^ "Thai green curry: revealing the spicy secrets of a culinary classic". Travel. 2020-03-15. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
^ IN SEARCH OF DELICIOUSNESS WITH HANUMAN ASPLER : Spirit of Asia (October 18, 2020), retrieved 2023-07-12
^ "שפת המטבח התאילנדי עם הנומן אספלר". הארץ (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2023-07-12.
^ "Interview: Hanuman Aspler - Unearthing the Language of Ancient Siamese Cuisine and The Three Trees Farm Experience". Thaifoodmaster. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
^ "Testimonials: Cooking Traditional Thai food at Three Trees Doi Saket Chiang-Mai". Thaifoodmaster. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
^ "Cracking the Culinary Code – Humans of the Kitchen". Retrieved 2023-12-11.
^ "Local jewel artist in international exhibition". Times of Malta. 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
^ Meet the UMAMI MASTER of Thai Food! | Northern Thai Food - Chiang Mai, Thailand, retrieved 2023-06-30
^ "הישראלי שהקים בית ספר לבישול באמצע היער התאילנדי". הארץ (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2023-07-12.
^ וקסמן, מיכל (2017-05-16). "הסודות הטעימים של צפון תאילנד: 2 מתכונים". Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2023-07-12.
^ "Three Weeks at Three Trees Part I". stirfriedtogether. Retrieved 2023-07-20.
^ "Spirit of Asia - ตามหาความอร่อยกับหนุมาน อาสเปอร์ | Thai PBS รายการไทยพีบีเอส". Thai PBS (in Thai). Retrieved 2024-09-18.
^ "In-Depth Culinary Experience". Fah Thai Magazine (Nov-Dec 2018): 114. October 31, 2018.
^ Pichitmarn, Parisa. "A Thai-American millennial went to Bangkok to find 'real Thai food.' Now, his private supper club has a monthslong waitlist". Business Insider. Retrieved 2024-06-02.

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