Khanon htok facts for kids
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| Type | Snack (mont) |
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| Place of origin | Myanmar (Burma) |
| Region or state | Southeast Asia |
| Associated national cuisine | Burmese |
| Main ingredients | egg, flour, onions, chicken, shrimp |
Khanon htok (Burmese: ခနုံထုပ်; pronounced: [kʰənòʊɴdoʊʔ]) is a yummy traditional snack from Myanmar (also known as Burma). It's a bit like a thin pancake or crepe, but it's stuffed with tasty fillings. People often enjoy it as a light meal or a special treat.
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What is Khanon Htok?
Khanon htok is a special kind of omelette or thin pancake that is filled and then rolled up. It's often called a "stuffed crepe." The outside is made from egg and flour, cooked thinly. Inside, it's packed with delicious ingredients.
What's Inside This Snack?
The filling for Khanon htok is usually made from sautéed (lightly fried) chicken or shrimp. These are cooked with onions and other spices to make a flavorful mix. Once the filling is ready, it's placed inside the thin omelette, which is then carefully rolled up. This makes it look a bit like an eggroll.
Where Does the Name Come From?
The name Khanon htok is a mix of two different words.
- Khanom comes from the Thai word for "dessert."
- Htok is a word from the Burmese language that means "parcel" or "package."
So, you can think of Khanon htok as a "dessert parcel" because it's a delicious package of flavors!
A Royal Snack from Mandalay
Khanon htok is a very popular and special food in Mandalay, a big city in Myanmar. Long ago, it was a favorite snack of the royal family who lived in the Mandalay Palace. They loved to eat it during their tea time or for supper.
Over time, Myanmar and Thailand had some conflicts. These events led to new ideas and foods being shared between the two countries. Because of this, many Thai-inspired treats became popular in Myanmar, including Khanon htok. Other similar snacks that became popular include shwe yin aye, mont let hsaung, and mont di.
