By: Kwanchanok ‘Jeab’ Meechai- Thailand Country Director
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This is a nice snack you often see being cooked by the side of the road. It is called Khanom Buang. It looks a bit like Mexican tacos but the taste is of course very different. The pictures here were taken from Silom Road when I just walk pass by when I go to work.
It looks simple but I assure you that it is harder than it looks. First he spread a batter mix onto the hot plate. When this was just starting to set, he then spread on top a generous helping of coconut cream.
He then placed on top of this a variety of different toppings. One version has shredded coconut and golden threads. This is made from strips of egg yolk as you can see from the photo. It is the lighter orange mixture. Another version has shredded coconut and either coriander or chopped spring onions. It’s darker orange mixture which is in fact shredded coconut with a colouring agent.
Try some the next time you are next in Thailand. They are very tasty!
Those tacos look yummy! A lot of uniquely tasty dishes from Bangkok can truly make your Thai travel more enjoyable and exciting! Food trip in Thailand is highly commendable!;)
I asked my Thai friend what this thing is called and she told me it’s called “Khanom Buang”. I love it very much especially the salty one with dark orange topping. I found one Khanom Buang stall near BTS Ratchathewi Station that is very delicious; 1 box has 8 pcs and it’s only 25 baht.