Thai Crepe

Crepe is a very popular snack in Thailand. Of course it did not originate in Thailand but that is what makes Thailand so fascinating. Lots of Thais go abroad for holidays or to work as construction laborers or farm hands. When Thais see a good thing abroad, they take it back and make it their own. Crepe is one of those things.

What Thais put inside the crepe is what makes Thai crepe unique. There could be orange

marmalade, strawberry jam, chocolate syrup,

slices of hotdogs, savory shredded pork, different types of chili paste like nam prik ong which is made from toasted chili peppers – Yum!.

Imagination is the only limit.

Batter is poured over the pan and spread around using a flat wooden tool that looks like a small rake. The fun begins when the buyer decides what to put in there. The crepe is folded twice and placed into a paper holder.

Happy buyer gave me a smile intrigued that I was fascinated with something as ordinary as a crepe. To me, everything is fascinating.