Khanom Jeen: ‘Chinese Snack’ that’s uniquely Thai

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00:00Do you know that there are many Thai dishes that may carry the names of other countries

00:04but can only be found in Thailand?

00:06For example, the dishes like Lao Chong Singapore or American Fried Rice.

00:11But today, let's talk about Kanom Jeen.

00:13Kanom Jeen is a Thai favorite dish made of rice noodles served in many kinds of stock

00:18like coconut milk, fish curry, and chili.

00:21Kanom means snack, Jeen means China.

00:24So technically, the direct translation to English is the Chinese snack.

00:29Now you might be wondering why the Thai dish has a Chinese name tag on it.

00:34No.

00:35Kanom Jeen actually has its origins in Mon culture.

00:38The term Kanom Jeen is believed to come from the Mon word Kanom Jeen where Kanom means

00:43to gather in clusters and Jeen means to cook.

00:47This aligns with how Kanom Jeen noodles are prepared in bundles.

00:51Have you tried the Kanom Jeen yet?