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Thai

กล้วยปิ้ง

Components

กล้วย
ปิ้ง

Pronunciation

klûay pîŋ

Thai grilled bananas

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  1. 1 Thai grilled bananas

A popular Thai snack made by grilling bananas, often served with a sweet coconut-based sauce.

Learning notes

Explanation

The name combines กล้วย “banana” with ปิ้ง “to grill or roast directly over heat.” The bananas may be grilled whole, cut into pieces, or flattened. They are also commonly served with a sweet coconut-based sauce. The counter depends on how they are sold: หนึ่งชุด means “one serving or set,” while หนึ่งไม้ means “one skewer.”

Usage

This word is commonly seen at markets, street stalls, and snack shops. It is used when ordering the food, discussing food preferences, or introducing Thai street desserts.

Caution

Do not confuse it with กล้วยทอด, which is deep-fried banana. ปิ้ง refers to grilling or roasting over heat rather than frying in oil.

Differences from similar words

1 Thai grilled bananas synonyms

  • กล้วยย่าง also means grilled bananas, but ย่าง is a general cooking term used for grilling many kinds of food. กล้วยปิ้ง is the more established name for this familiar Thai street snack.

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