Are they all prawns caught in Ayutthaya's rivers?
You cannot tell from the name of the dish alone. If you want to know the real origin and whether they are farmed, ask while looking at the prawns you will order.
Grilled river prawns
Grilled River Prawns · กุ้งแม่น้ำเผา
If you are looking for a meal to share in Ayutthaya, choose grilled river prawns. The prawns are grilled and you peel the meat out to eat it, which suits a group having rice and other dishes. The price changes with the size of the prawn and the selling unit, so look at the prawns you will order before you choose.
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What does it taste like?
It is a dish where you enjoy the aroma of grilled prawns and the texture of the prawn meat. Try just the meat first, then add a little of the sauce that comes with it. If you eat it with rice, you can enjoy the taste of the sauce too.
Ask whether the selling unit is per prawn or by weight.
Dish basics
- Dish name
- Grilled river prawns · Grilled River Prawns
- Thai name
- กุ้งแม่น้ำเผา
- Type
- Sides and grilled dishes
- Regional link
- Central Thailand · Famous in Ayutthaya
- Main ingredients
- River prawns are grilled. The size of the prawns, the sauce that comes with them and the selling unit differ from restaurant to restaurant.
The dish and its region
River prawns are a well-known ingredient on an Ayutthaya trip. If boat noodles are a one-bowl meal, grilled river prawns are a menu item to share with your companions. You do not need to assume from the name river prawn alone that they are wild-caught or caught in an Ayutthaya river.
How to order and eat it
- First ask whether the price is per prawn or by weight. Even for the same grilled prawns, the price changes with the size and the way they are sold.
- Decide the size and number of prawns and get the total before you order. It also helps to check whether rice and other dishes are included.
- Peel the meat and try it as it is first. Add a little sauce and share it with your companions.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I expect to pay?
It depends on the size of the prawns and on the way they are sold, such as per prawn or by weight. If you get the price for the size and number you choose before you order, it is easier to plan the cost of the meal.
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Official sources
If you want to read more about the food and the regions behind it, these sources are a good next step. Ingredients and cooking methods can differ from one place to the next.
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