Patongo

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Description

Patongo, also known as youtiao, is a Chinese-origin fried dough stick very popular in Thailand for breakfast. These elongated golden fritters are light and airy inside, with a crispy crust outside. They are traditionally served with hot soy milk (nam tao hu) or sweet coconut milk, in which they are dipped. Patongo can also be eaten with Jok or Khao Tom. It's a very common street breakfast, sold by street vendors throughout the country.

History & Origin

Patongo, known in China as youtiao, has a fascinating history dating back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). According to legend, this fritter was created to represent a traitor of the era, and frying and eating it symbolized punishment. Chinese immigrants brought Patongo to Thailand in the 19th century, where it was quickly adopted and integrated into local culinary culture. Thais developed their own way of enjoying it, dipping it in hot sweetened soy milk (nam tao hu) or coconut milk, creating a delightful contrast between the crispy fritter and the sweet drink. Today, Patongo has become an essential part of Thai breakfast, sold by street vendors from dawn throughout the country. It is a perfect example of how Thailand has adopted and adapted foreign culinary influences to create something unique.

Main Ingredients

• Bicarbonate de soude
• Farine de blé
• Huile végétale
• Lait de soja
• Yeast
• Salt
• Sugar