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Thong Yoh (Mee Si) (Karen dessert) Kanbcuhrai na
Shop name -
Production period ๏’ Always ๏ฃ Seasonal ๏ฃ Others (Specify...............................)
History/Interesting story Cooking methods
Thong Yoh is a local Karen food which can be categorized as 1. Roast sesame and pound it with salt. Then, set aside.
a dessert or a snack. Itโ€s called โ€Mee Siโ€ in Karen language which 2. Steam sticky rice.
refers to grounded rice. Itโ€s made for making merit and dedicating 3. Pound steamed sticky rice and pounded sesame in
charity to the deceased. Itโ€s similar to an offering of Thai Buddhists.
When traveling, Karen people often make Thong Yoh in bamboo a mortar to mix together.
tube and bring it with them to eat on the way since it can be stored 4. When mixed well, form a sheet and let it dry.
for a long time. 5. Cut into pieces and fry with medium heat.
6. Take out to drain the oil and serve with sweetened
condensed milk or honey.
Uniqueness
Itโ€s crispy outside and soft inside with aromatic smell
of sesame and slightly salty taste. It can be dipped with
sweetened condensed milk or honey.
Location/Travel/Map
Tha Khanon Subdistrict, Thong Pha Phum District,
Kanchanaburi Province
Community name/Area of operation
Tha Khanon Subdistrict, Thong Pha Phum District,
Kanchanaburi Province
Contact information
Ban Thong Yoh Shop
Tel. 0 3459 9001 or 0 3459 9353
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