Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range50-80 THB
About This Dish
Tender chunks of young jackfruit simmered in a rich northern curry paste with pork ribs, shallots, and fresh herbs like dill and Thai basil. The jackfruit absorbs the aromatic broth, developing a meaty texture that pairs perfectly with sticky rice on cool mountain evenings.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet4/5
Sour0/5
Salty3/5
Spicy0/5
Umami4/5
History & Origin
A northern Thai village curry that transforms unripe jackfruit into a rich, satisfying dish using the region's distinctive herb-forward cooking style.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Sticky riceGrilled meat
Insider Tips
- 1Young jackfruit has a meaty texture that absorbs curry flavors beautifully
- 2The use of dill is uniquely northern Thai -- not found in central Thai cooking
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:geng ka-nun
แกงขนุน
Say this: Kaeng Khanun (Young Jackfruit Curry)
Cuisine Region: Northern Thai (Lanna)
Price Range: 50-80 THB
Best Time to Eat: Dinner
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Chiang Mai
The best city to experience this dish
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