Fried Banana: Kluay Khak or Kluay Tod?

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00:00I believe most people have tried this delicious snack, Kluay Kaek or Kluay Tod, but what's

00:08the difference?

00:09The name Kluay Tod makes perfect sense.

00:12It simply means fried banana, bananas, batter, and hot oil.

00:17Simple, right?

00:18But Kluay Kaek is more intriguing, where did this name come from?

00:23In the past, deep frying wasn't common in all Thai cuisine.

00:27Most dishes were boiled or steamed.

00:29As people from different cultures, especially Indian immigrants, arrived in Thailand, they

00:34brought their cooking styles, including frying.

00:37It is believed that Kluay Kaek came from Indian immigrants, which is how it got its name.

00:41In Indonesia, they call it Bee Sang Goreng.

00:45Whatever you call it, Kluay Kaek or Kluay Tod, one thing's for sure, it's crispy,

00:52sweet, and absolutely delicious.