A Souvenir for Dracula's Castle? Relishing Iron-Rich Ark Shell "Hoyi Kraeng"
Ark Shells (Hoi Kreng)
ThailandBangkok, Amphawa Floating Market
- Food Travel Log
- A perfect souvenir for Dracula's castle?
I challenged a dish called "Hoi Kreng," a type of red clam with dark red flesh, in Thailand.
Prying open the clam and tasting it with a refreshing sour sauce makes you crave beer. The blood-red color, likely from hemoglobin, and iron-rich appearance seem perfect for those opposed to the Belmont family. - Taste Rating
- Price
- ? Baht
- Meal Date
- 5/3/2019
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Hoikraeng is a famous Thai dish, often served fresh in outdoor settings like floating markets. This shellfish is rich in hemoglobin, giving it a distinctive reddish-black color, and it's high in iron. Therefore, it is an ideal ingredient for those who may be anemic. It is typically prepared by steaming or grilling before being enjoyed with a tangy chili sauce, pairing excellently with beer. At the Amphawa Floating Market, locals and tourists alike gather to savor this dish, making it an ideal place to enjoy its freshness and flavor. However, mentioning Dracula might be a bit amusing... He might need a bit more iron to feel invigorated, and it seems the author is eagerly anticipating an invitation to Dracula's castle, which is quite endearing. It's laughable to think the author might have been eating the shellfish while firmly holding onto a large cross.
Map: Discovery Location of This Food