Is taeng mo pan watermelon juice?
It is a shake made by blending watermelon with water and ice. Because ice is blended in, the texture is different from a drink of pressed watermelon juice only.
Watermelon Shake (Taeng Mo Pan)
Nam Taeng Mo Pan · น้ำแตงโมปั่น
If you want something cold while walking around Thailand on a hot day, try taeng mo pan. It is a watermelon shake made by blending watermelon with water and ice. Unlike watermelon juice you drink like plain water, the ice is blended in so it is enjoyed ice cold. If you want less sweetness, ask for less syrup or sugar when you order.
What does it taste like?
The flavor of watermelon is joined by the cold, slushy texture of finely blended ice. The taste of a cup changes with the ratio of watermelon to ice and with any added sweetener.
If you want less added sugar or syrup, say so before it is made.
Dish basics
- Dish name
- Watermelon Shake (Taeng Mo Pan) · Nam Taeng Mo Pan
- Thai name
- น้ำแตงโมปั่น
- Type
- Drinks
- Region
- Central Thailand · A Thai fruit drink
- Key ingredients
- Watermelon blended with water and ice. Added ingredients such as sugar and syrup differ from shop to shop.
The dish and where it comes from
The Tourism Authority of Thailand introduces taeng mo pan as a signature fruit drink made by blending watermelon with water and ice. On a trip to Thailand, you can enjoy familiar watermelon as a street drink. Watermelon is a fruit sold year-round, but whether a shop actually sells the drink differs from shop to shop.
How to order and eat it
- Choose the taeng mo pan or watermelon shake menu item and check the cup size and the price.
- Ask before the drink is made whether the sweetness can be reduced. Even without syrup, the watermelon itself is sweet.
- When the blended drink with ice arrives, enjoy it while it is cold.
Frequently asked questions
If I skip the sugar, does it lose its sweetness?
The watermelon's own sweetness stays. The sugar or syrup that adds sweetness depends on the shop, so ask for less or none before the drink is made.
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Official sources and references
If you want to read more about the food and the regions behind it, these sources are a good place to start. Ingredients and recipes can vary from one restaurant to the next.