Khanom Tad Ma, or in the local Khmer language called “Veura Pom,” has returned to gain the attention of citizens and tourists again. After the Ministry of Culture raised it to be a local food menu “1 province, 1 menu honoring local food” in 2023 of Buriram province.

Today we will take you to know the origin of the dog fart tree. Herbal plants used as ingredients in making dog fart snacks Including the steps for making original fart dog snacks. At Ban Sanuan Nok, Huai Rat District, Buriram Province, the Tod Ma tree, also known as Kra Pang Ho, is a creeping plant. The stems and leaves have a pungent odor. Therefore it is called dog fart. It grows naturally on house fences and groves. In ancient times, old people used to apply the leaves to the navel area of their children and grandchildren who had indigestion. The roots are boiled and eaten as an herbal medicine to treat high blood pressure, diabetes or flatulence. Some people boil dog fart roots and mix with water to make dog fart snacks to eat at home. It is a dessert that was born from the wisdom of ancient people. But when the era changed Food and medicines are becoming more diverse. Children and grandchildren therefore do not like to use it to make desserts or use it to treat bloating like in the past. Moreover, the smell of dog fart leaves is quite pungent. So they got rid of it.

Even government agencies have projects to promote Sanuan Nok villages. It’s a tourist village, so it’s revived Khanom Tad Ma again. The villagers then continue to sell it to tourists who visit. and used to be a dessert used to welcome the Prime Minister and the Cabinet when they visited Buriram Province. At present, the villagers will preserve the dog tar tree. Because tourists who come to visit besides eating dog fart snacks I also want to see the dog fart tree.

Dog fart snacks are similar to snacks from But wrapped in fresh banana leaves Inside is a mixture of glutinous rice flour, sugar, young coconut, fresh coconut milk, salt, and, of course, water to boil the roots of the dog’s farts. Mix the ingredients together. Set aside for an hour to let the dough rise. Then put the dessert in banana leaves and wrap it in an appropriate size into long pieces and grill it on the stove until cooked. When unwrapped The dough is dry and charred, smells good, tastes sweet and delicious and mellow. Sells for only 5 baht

Source: Thai News Agency