Hor Mok Ma Prao On (Seafood Curry in Coconut)

by Mark Wiens on November 4, 2010

Hor Mok Ma Prao On ห่อหมกมะพร้าวอ่อน

Seafood Curry in Coconut

hor mok maprao on Hor Mok Ma Prao On (Seafood Curry in Coconut)

Hor Mok Maprao On ห่อหมกมะพร้าวอ่อน

hor mok Hor Mok Ma Prao On (Seafood Curry in Coconut)

Thai Seafood Curry in a Coconut

thai coconut curry Hor Mok Ma Prao On (Seafood Curry in Coconut)

ห่อหมกมะพร้าวอ่อน

Pronunciation

hòr-mòk má-práao òn

Description

A combination of seafood made into a thick curry where coconut cream is the overpowering flavor.  This delicious curry is then normally put into a coconut shell to add to the effect of the dish.

Main Ingredients

  • fish
  • combination of seafood
  • coconut cream
  • red curry paste
  • kaffir lime leaves
  • galangal
  • fish sauce
  • basil
  • sugar

Where to Eat

Recipes / Information

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{ 7 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Ren Robles November 5, 2010 at 5:56 am

Dude, next time I’m in Thailand, you gotta take me to a place that has this! Sounds amazing.

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2 Dwight Turner November 5, 2010 at 12:30 am

Ren, the best is getting one of these and parking with some fried fish and chilly beer right next to the ocean. You should hit Hua Hin next time you’re here.

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3 Anonymous November 5, 2010 at 8:54 am

Yes! We can arrange for that!

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4 Chris Wotton November 6, 2010 at 11:48 am

Mmm my favourite – best enjoyed on the beaches of Samet… :)

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5 Mark Wiens November 7, 2010 at 11:40 pm

Yes indeed, a great dish to enjoy while relaxing on a beach!

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6 Siamsea November 8, 2010 at 11:32 am

Anyone know where is the best place to sample this dish in BKK?

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7 Doctorted January 18, 2011 at 11:11 am

The best thai restaurant ,called ThaiSmile in Khonkaen,it was outstanding,and the ambience with the water was an added bonus.

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