Hed Thod

Fried Mushrooms

เห็ดทอด

Central Thailand

is a dish of deep-fried mushrooms coated in a light batter of tempura or rice flour. The preparation varies by mushroom type: enoki mushrooms are fried in clusters, while varieties such as oyster mushrooms are sliced, and others like shimeji are dipped individually into the batter. The dish is a popular street food snack in Thailand and is usually served with a spicy dipping sauce.

Name

Hed Thod (เห็ดทอด)

Hed (): Mushrooms (General)
Thod (): deep-fry, pan-fry

Alternative names

Het Tod, Heed Thod, Het Thod, Hed Thong Thod

Specific Names

By appending a specific type of the main ingredient, more specific names are formed, such as "Hed … Thod"

(Enoki mushroom)
(Shiitake mushroom)
(Oyster mushroom)
(King Oyster mushroom)
(Shimeji mushroom)

Variations

Hed Khem Thong Thod

Recipes

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