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Kaeng Kradang

แกงกระดาน

About

Kaeng Kradang is a traditional northern Thai curry made with layers of pork, eggs, and aromatic spices, set in a gelatinous broth. It has a rich, savory flavor with hints of sweetness from the spices and a unique texture due to the gelatinous consistency. This dish is often served during special occasions and family gatherings.

Cultural Context

Kaeng Kradang is a celebratory dish often prepared for festivals, weddings, and family gatherings in northern Thailand. It symbolizes prosperity and communal sharing, reflecting the region's culinary traditions.

Ingredients

500 gpork belly(sliced into thin layers)
4 hard-boiled eggs(peeled and halved)
5 shallots(thinly sliced)
5 clovesgarlic(minced)
2 stalkslemongrass(bruised and chopped)
1 piecegalangal(sliced)
5 kaffir lime leaves(torn)
2 tbspThai chili paste
1 literpork broth
2 tbspfish sauce
1 tbsppalm sugar

Method

1. Prepare the pork belly and hard-boiled eggs. 2. Sauté shallots, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. 3. Add Thai chili paste and pork broth, then simmer. 4. Lay...

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Regional Variations

Chiang Mai

Uses more spices and a thicker broth.

Lampang

Often includes additional herbs like cilantro roots.

Dietary

Gluten-Freefishshellfish (if shrimp paste is used)

Sources

📖

Leela PunyaratabandhuBangkok: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Thailand

2017cookbook
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Andy RickerPok Pok: Food and Stories from the Streets, Homes, and Roadside Restaurants of Thailand

2013cookbook

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