{"id":8875,"date":"2025-06-01T11:09:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T03:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/?p=8875"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T05:09:10","slug":"chef-du-jour-villa-jia-at-jivana-villas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/chef-du-jour-villa-jia-at-jivana-villas\/","title":{"rendered":"Recipe: Fried Chicken Wonton by In-villa Chef of Villa Jia (Jivana Villas)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Villa Jia<\/strong><\/a>, part of the exclusive Jivana Beach Villas<\/strong> estate<\/a>, is a luxurious fully staffed beachfront villa located on the pristine white sands of Natai Beach<\/a><\/strong> in rural Phang Nga, just 25 minutes from Phuket<\/a><\/strong> International Airport. With six ensuite bedrooms strewn across vast lawns, coupled with sweeping views of the Andaman Sea, Villa Jia is the perfect escape for those who appreciate aesthetic design paired with stunning natural beauty.<\/p>\n

In Villa Jia\u2019s impressive kitchen at Jivana Beach Villas, Chef Goong cooks up a simple but super tasty Thai-style wonton or  Kiao Tod<\/em> in Thai. Find the recipe for this delicious Fried Chicken Wonton below and enjoy making these parcels of happiness at home.<\/p>\n

Chef Interview <\/h1>\n

Elite Havens: What is your cooking background?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chef Goong: My cooking knowledge comes from on-the-job experience and I have learnt an array of new techniques from other chefs that I have worked with. I didn\u2019t go to cooking school but I\u2019ve learnt from my work experience and through training at the workplace.<\/p>\n

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Elite Havens: What do you think makes a good chef\/cook?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chef Goong: Fresh ingredients, hygiene and the most important factor would be the taste of food. A good chef must be fascinated with the art of cooking, always seeking to improve, using new techniques.<\/p>\n

Elite Havens: Why did you choose to make this dish for us today?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chef Goong: Villa guests always remark that they are the best wontons they’ve ever had. My fried chicken wonton are legendary.<\/p>\n

Elite Havens: Can you tell us how your cooking adds to the villa?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chef Goong: Guests who are impressed with our food, will spread the word to their friends and family. My goal is for guests to feel compelled to come back and stay with us at the villa, allured by the flavours of my food.<\/p>\n

Elite Havens: What should guests expect from you when you cook for them?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chef Goong: Taste, great presentation, and food served on time.<\/p>\n