Thai Version of Fan Tuan! Enjoying Black Rice and Chicken Onigiri
Thai-style Onigiri (Fan Tuan)
ThailandBangkok, Ari, Fantuan Thailand
- Food Travel Log
- Found Taiwanese onigiri, fantuan, in Thailand! The Thai version is wrapped in seaweed for easy eating, with chewy purple rice from black rice giving it a sophisticated look. The fillings, like mayo-flavored chicken and pickles, are crunchy and lively! The local, tough Taiwanese version versus the stylish, universal Thai version—both ways of life are cool.
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 89 Baht
- Meal Date
- 5/3/2024
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- The "Fantuan" discovered in Thailand, akin to the Japanese onigiri, is a beloved breakfast item in Taiwan. The Thai version of fantuan is characterized by its ease of consumption, wrapped in seaweed, and the use of black rice enhances both its color and aroma, giving it a sophisticated appearance. Traditional Taiwanese fantuan typically features relatively simple salted ingredients, but the Thai version intriguingly includes mayonnaise-seasoned chicken and pickles, with a spicy kick as an accent. While the traditional, rustic Taiwanese version caters to locals, the stylish and universally appealing Thai version presents two seemingly different lifestyles, both unique and captivating. However, the male author of this gourmet blog seems unable to decide which is cooler, still lost and pondering, "Where's the guidebook to life?"
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