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Roti Nam Geang — traditional dish from Phuket, Thailand
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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪25gProtein
🌾54gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Roti Nam Geang

How to order / say it
Say it โรตีน้ำแกง — [roh-tee nahm geng]
Order I'd like the Roti Nam Geang, please.
Locally ฉันขอโรตีน้ำแกงหนึ่งที่
Say locally

Flaky roti bread served with a side of curry.

Why try it?

Roti Nam Geang highlights the cultural fusion between Southern Thai and Indian influences through its combination of flavors and textures. It represents a comforting tradition, especially popular for breakfast or a light snack.

How it tastes

The roti's crispy exterior gives way to a buttery, chewy inside, perfectly accompanied by the rich, robust flavors of Thai curry. The aromatic, creamy curry complements the lightly sweetened roti for a balanced experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

Roti Nam Geang's origins trace back to Indian Muslim traders who settled in Southern Thailand, bringing with them the technique of making roti. Over the decades, it has adapted into a beloved local snack due to Phuket's diverse cultural tapestry.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g wheat flour
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🥛 150 ml coconut milk
  • 🥩 150 g chicken
  • 🧂 2 tbsp curry paste
  • 🍯 1 tbsp palm sugar
  • 🥣 1 tbsp fish sauce

Method

  1. 1 Prepare roti dough and allow it to rest.
  2. 2 Cook curry paste in a pan, adding chicken, coconut milk, palm sugar, and fish sauce.
  3. 3 Roll and cook dough on a hot griddle until crispy.
  4. 4 Serve roti alongside the cooked curry.
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