How to pronounce Kaeng khae

Kaeng khae is written แกงแค where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kɛ̄ːŋ kʰɛ̄ː/. In plain English letters that is GAENG KAE, 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 khae?

Kaeng khae is a soup or stew of Thailand. Where it comes from: Northern Thailand. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are chicken and vegetables. It tastes spicy and fresh.

Where Kaeng khae comes from

Kaeng khae is one of 35 signature dishes of Thailand on this map.

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