Global InformationKhai khrop information
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| Alternative names | Khai khu |
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| Place of origin | Thailand |
| Region or state | Songkhla |
| Main ingredients | Duck egg yolks in brine |
Khai khrop (Thai: ไข่ครอบ, pronounced [kʰàj kʰrɔ̂ːp]; also spelt as kai krob) or khai khu (ไข่คู่, pronounced [kʰàj kʰûː]) is a traditional food product from Songkhla in Southern Thailand. It is made by putting two duck egg yolks into an egg shell that was cut into half, preserved by soaking in brine. Khai khrop are steamed until hard before being eaten with rice or khao tom, or cooked with other foods.