Roti sai mai facts for kids
Roti sai mai on a plate in Chiang Mai, Thailand
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| Course | Dessert |
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| Place of origin | Thailand |
| Region or state | Southeast Asia |
Roti sai mai (Thai: โรตีสายไหม, pronounced [rōːtīː sǎːj mǎj]; "sai mai"; lit. silk rope) is known as Ayutthaya's cotton candy. It is a Southeast Asian dessert from Thailand. It is adapted roti from the Indian subcontinent to make this dessert by wrapping floss or cotton candy in sweet roti. Roti sai mai is available at street stalls in Thailand, frequently sold by Muslim vendors.
History
Ayutthaya has always been a meeting place for civilizations. One of the best specialties in the city is Roti Sai Mai, which you must try while visiting.
There are several sellers who sell Thai-style cotton candy or sugar floss that is rolled in paper-thin roti sheets across the city. The candies go well with the slightly salty roti. The dessert known as roti sai mai has Islamic influences.
In Ayutthaya, the recipe was delivered by Muslims. Before being well-known among the general populace today, Muslim traders produced and marketed the sweet on a large scale and distributed to the community until present age.
Rolling floss or cotton candy inside a roti, an Indian cuisine, transforms to a treat. The thin, silky strings, which are usually found in a variety of hues, are made of spun sugar. White or green flour is used to make the very thin roti. Pandan leaves are the source of the green color. Sesame is often sprinkled on the top of roti.
The tasty dessert is commonly offered for sale at roadside booths in both the city and the countryside. One of the greatest places to get Roti Sai Mai is in front of the Ayutthaya Hospital, where there are many booths to choose from.
