video: In the late 1930s, the leader of Thailand introduced the dish to his country in an effort to define a national identity and improve nutrition. The Thai government distributed the recipe and encouraged vendors to sell it throughout the country. Ironically, the dish's iconic chiles aren't very tied to Thailand. view more
Credit: Graphic: Álvaro Valiño, Kelsey Nowakowski and Colin Khoury. Animation: CIAT