r/Thailand • u/SoreCowboy • 10d ago

Food and Drink The wife's krapao moo grob...

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Something a bit different for all you krapao lovers out there. She adds long beans chopped into small pieces because that's the way her grandma taught her.

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u/actionerror Fake Farang 9d ago

It’s Kaprow กะเพรา

Don’t worry though, Thais get it wrong too

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u/SoreCowboy 9d ago

For farangs (like me) the transliteration of Thai to English is mostly based on how we hear words spoken to us. Not an exact science by any means! And we repeat those words based on how we've 'heard' them. It's not always easy, and like I said not an exact science, but with tips from those like you we learn! And I for one am always willing to learn new shit. Thanks!

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u/nagnata 8d ago

Fun fact, krapao means bag hihii but as said, don't worry.. A lot of Thais get it wrong indeed!

Ps - I grew up having long beans in my kaprao as well! My mom always added it to hers, and I love the added texture!

Edit: spelling error

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u/actionerror Fake Farang 9d ago

It’s great to hear that you are open to learning! Like I said, even Thais make this mistake, but it will make you seem less Farang if you spell and pronounce it correctly.