How to pronounce Kaeng hang le

Kaeng hang le is written แกงฮังเล where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kɛ̄ːŋ hāŋ lēː/. In plain English letters that is GAENG HUNG LAY, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Kaeng hang le?

Kaeng hang le is a main dish of Thailand. Where it comes from: Northern Thailand. People usually eat it on festive days. Its main ingredients are pork. It tastes rich and sweet.

Where Kaeng hang le comes from

Kaeng hang le is one of 35 signature dishes of Thailand on this map. See all dishes from Chiang Mai.

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