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Nutritional Values
270kcal
15gProtein
—Carbs
24gFat
—Fibre
50 gServing
* Per serving · 50 g. May vary.
Crispy Pork Skin
How to order / say it
Say it
แคบหมู — [kaep moo]
Order
I'd like the Kaep Mu, please.
Locally
ขอแคบหมูหนึ่งที่ครับ/ค่ะ
Say locally
A deep-fried pork skin snack, crispy and savory.
Why try it?
Crispy Pork Skin embodies the spirit of street food in Chiang Mai. Popular as a snack, it highlights the traditional craft of utilizing all parts of the animal.
How it tastes
Salty and crisp, with a light, airy texture. It's seasoned to enhance the pork flavor, often eaten with spicy dips.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
A staple in Northern Thailand since the early Lanna Kingdom days, it gained popularity among locals as an accompaniment to meals and a portable snack.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 300 g pork skin
- 🧂 2 tbsp salt
- 🫒 500 ml vegetable oil
Method
- 1 Boil pork skin until tender.
- 2 Shred and dry the pork skin thoroughly.
- 3 Heat oil to 180°C, fry pork skin until golden.
- 4 Sprinkle with salt and cool before serving.
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