Mussel and Bean Sprout Pancake

Hoy Tod

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Preparation info
  • Makes 2 omelets; serves

    2 to 4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Family Thai: Bringing the Flavors of Thailand Home

By Arnold Myint

Published 2025

  • About

Hoy tod is the sister dish to pad Thai, and those who know, know. This dish is classic Bangkok street food at its best, a true and dynamic definition of Thai street food for Thai people. The recipe begins with plump mussels. A runny rice flour batter is poured over the shellfish and spread thin so that it immediately crisps up over a hot, well-oiled wok. The edges of this pancake and omelet hybrid become super crunchy while the center is filled with softened bean sprouts. The batter also ha