Eating - Bangkok - page 62

Sà·đé (satay) These grilled skewers of meat probably came to Thailand via Malaysia. The
savoury peanut-based dipping sauce is often mistakenly associated with Thai cooking.
Typically available at street markets such as Soi 38 Night Market .
Má·đà·bà Known as murtabak in Malaysia and Indonesia, these are roh·đee that have
been stuffed with a savoury or sometimes sweet filling and fried until crispy. Available at
Roti-Mataba .
Súp hăhng woo·a Oxtail soup, possibly another Malay contribution, is even richer and
often more sour than the 'Buddhist' Thai đôm yam . Try the dish at Muslim Restaurant .
Sà·làt kàak Literally 'Muslim salad' ( kàak is a somewhat derogatory word used to de-
scribe people or things of Indian and/or Muslim origin), this dish combines iceberg
lettuce, chunks of firm tofu, cucumber, hard-boiled egg and tomato, all topped with a
sweet peanut sauce.
Gaang mát·sà·màn 'Muslim curry' is a rich coconut-milk-based dish, which, unlike most
Thai curries, gets much of its flavour from dried spices. As with many Thai-Muslim
dishes, there is an emphasis on the sweet. Longstanding Muslim Restaurant does a good
take on the dish.
Roh·đee This crispy fried pancake, drizzled with condensed milk and sugar, is the perfect
street dessert. Get yours on the street or at Roti-Mataba .