Gaeng Khae

Soup with Wild Betel Pepper Leaf

แกงแค Northern Thailand

is a northern Thai soup based on a spice paste with a variety of herbs and a meat component. The name comes from the northern Thai term “Khae” for the wild betel pepper leaf, which is an important ingredient for the dish. Pork or chicken is usually used as meat, but there are also variants with water buffalo, beef, frogs or snails.

Name
Gaeng Khae (แกงแค)
Gaeng ()
Curry, Soup
Khae ()
Wild betel leaf (Northern Thailand)
Alternative names
Kaeng Khae, Gaeng Kae, Kaeng Kae, Gaeng Khe, Kaeng Khe
Variations

Recipes

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