Foreigner FriendlyAdventurous
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range20-40 THB
About This Dish
Steamed glutinous rice mixed with pork blood and spices, wrapped in banana leaf and grilled. A traditional Lanna snack with earthy, savory flavors that pairs perfectly with nam prik noom chili dip.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour1/5
Salty2/5
Spicy2/5
Umami2/5
History & Origin
A Lanna snack with roots in animist traditions, often prepared for temple offerings during Buddhist holy days and northern Thai festivals.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Nam prik noomFresh ginger
Insider Tips
- 1The banana leaf imparts a subtle smoky flavor that is part of the experience
- 2Found at morning markets, usually sold in bundles of 3-5 parcels
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:cow gan chin
ข้าวกั๊นจิ๊น
Say this: Khao Kan Chin (Northern Rice Parcel)
Cuisine Region: Northern Thai (Lanna)
Price Range: 20-40 THB
Best Time to Eat: Snack or breakfast
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Nan
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