From a backyard-grown aquatic plant to a snack offering full flavor and benefits, all for 20 baht.
The atmosphere at the Satun Agricultural Market in front of the provincial hall was especially lively as customers queued to try the enticing dish "Egg Pham Kanom Ko" by Mr. Abdorrosak and Mrs. Hasana Madteh, a husband-and-wife team who transformed a traditional local dessert into a popular health-conscious treat. They highlight its chewy softness and emerald green color naturally derived from Egg Pham, a tiny aquatic plant celebrated as a superfood of the future.
Mrs. Hasana said she began making Egg Pham Kanom Ko about five months ago, building on her husband’s cultivation and sale of Egg Pham. Traditionally, Egg Pham was used in savory dishes, but she found its green hue attractive and its texture appealing. She experimented by mixing it with rice noodle flour and glutinous rice flour to make Kanom Ko. The Egg Pham gave the snack a softer, chewier texture. When boiled in fragrant pandan leaf water and coated with fresh grated coconut, the result was a delicately fragrant and uniquely flavored Kanom Ko.
Beyond taste, Egg Pham is internationally recognized as a high-quality protein source containing all essential amino acids, rich in iron, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B12, which help boost immunity, nourish blood and bones, and provide antioxidants that reduce chronic disease risks. Incorporating Egg Pham into Kanom Ko thus enhances the snack’s nutritional value, appealing to customers of all ages.
For those interested in trying this healthy delicacy, Mrs. Hasana makes fresh batches of Egg Pham Kanom Ko daily, selling each box for just 20 baht.
Additionally, the shop offers Egg Pham crackers as another snack option. Anyone passing by the Satun provincial hall area is encouraged to stop and try these treats.