Hor Mok Hoi

Shellfish Curry Steamed in the Shell

ห่อหมกหอย

Central Thailand

is a variation of the classic Hor Mok. Shellfish are topped with a thickened curry sauce made from red curry paste, coconut cream, fish sauce, and a touch of palm sugar, then steamed and served in their own shells. Depending on the type of shellfish used, its name is appended to the dish name.

Name

Hor Mok Hoi (ห่อหมกหอย)

Hor (): wrapped
Mok (): steam (Isaan)
Hoi (): Mollusks, Shellfish (Mussels, Snails)

Alternative names

Haw Mok Hoi, Ho Mok Hoi

Specific Names

By appending a specific type of the main ingredient, more specific names are formed, such as "Hor Mok Hoi …"

(Scallop)
(Mussel)
(Oyster)

A Variation of

Hor Mok Plaa

Recipes

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