Aep Thua Nao

Fermented Soy Beans

"Aep Thua Nao" ( แอ็บบถั่วเน่า ) or simply “Thua Nao” ( ถั่วเน่า ) is the name given in northern Thailand to soybeans that are soaked, cooked, wrapped in banana leaves, and then fermented.

Name
Aep Thua Nao
Aep (แอ็บ)
Prepared in banana leaf
Thua (ถั่ว)
Beans, Soybeans
Nao (เน่า)
fermented, spoiled
Alternative names
Aep Tua Nao, Aep Tua Naew
Usages

Recipes

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