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[[File:O-aew (comparison).jpg|thumb|right|''O-aew'', with ''o-aew'' jelly and kidney beans (top), served with shaved ice and syrup (bottom).]] |
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'''''O-aew''''' ({{langx|th|โอ้เอ๋ว}},{{efn|1=Also spelled {{lang|th|โอ้วเอ๋ว}}, {{lang|th|โอเอ๋ว}}, {{lang|th|โอ๊ะเอ๋ว}}, etc.}} {{RTGS|o-eo|italic=yes}}, {{IPA|th|ôːʔěːw|pron}}, from {{lang-zh|t=[[:wikt:薁蕘|薁蕘]]|poj=ò-giô}}) is a shaved ice dessert known as a local specialty of [[Phuket]], [[Thailand]]. Introduced by [[Hokkien people|Hokkien Chinese]] settlers, it is known after its main ingredient, a jelly made from seeds of the o-aew plant (a variety of the creeping fig, [[Ficus pumila var. awkeotsang|''Ficus pumila'' var. ''awkeotsang'']]), an ingredient now most commonly found in Taiwan where it is known as [[aiyu jelly]]. |
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==History and preparation== |
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'''''O-eo''''' ({{lang-th|โอ๋เอ๋ว}}) is a Southern [[Thai cuisine|Thai]] shaved ice [[dessert]] with sweet toppings such as red bean, sweet syrup, grass jelly and palm seed. The most important ingredient is ''o-eo'' jelly which is made of banana and Chinese herbs. The dessert is highly popular in Phuket. The dessert is originally from Penang Malaysia and became Phuket local food till nowadays. |
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''O-aew'' originated from aiyu jelly, an ingredient in Hokkien Chinese cuisine, and was introduced to Phuket by Hokkien immigrants who settled there during the boom in the [[tin mining]] industry from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries. While the jelly is found today in various locations with significant Hokkien diaspora such as Taiwan and Singapore, the variety found in Phuket was most influenced by nearby [[Penang]], in Malaysia. Several well-known vendors in Phuket's [[Phuket Old Town|Old Town]] have sold ''o-aew'' as a family business over multiple generations. |
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The dessert's main ingredient is the jelly made from seeds of the o-aew plant. The seeds are soaked and squeezed to extract a gel, which is mixed with extracted juice from the ''[[Kluai nam wa|nam wa]]'' banana. [[Calcium sulphate]] is added as a gelling agent, and the jelly left to set overnight. It is served with crushed ice and syrup, and with toppings commonly including red [[kidney bean]]s and [[grass jelly]]. It is often ordered by referring to the colours white, red and black as a code for the ingredients: white for the ''o-aew'' jelly, red for the kidney beans, and black for the grass jelly. For example, white-red would refer to an order of ''o-aew'' with a topping of kidney beans.<ref>{{cite web |title=โอ้วเอ๋ว..อดีต ปัจจุบัน อนาคต |url=https://www.sarakadee.com/2016/08/23/oh-el/ |website=Sarakadee Magazine |access-date=16 December 2020 |language=th |date=23 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Chill Out with O-Aew |url=https://www.phuketemagazine.com/o-aew-phuket/?lang=en |website=Phuket E-Magazine |publisher=Tourism Authority of Thailand |access-date=16 December 2020 |language=en |date=18 April 2017}}</ref> |
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''O-eo'' originally came from Penang, Malaysia. The first man who sold ''o-eo'' in Phuket is Chinese refugee named Pa Eng. Until today his family still continue this business. They said that this dessertused to be called Bun Tau Bie in Penang, but the name changed because of the accent and became ''o-eo'' till today. Others say that the name ''o-eo'' is also a kind of dessert in Taiwan and very popular in the summer time, then was imported to Phuket by Chinese workers. |
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== Ingredients == |
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''O-eo'' is clear jelly with no color is made of [[banana]] and jia kor (Chinese herb) which have ability to cure hot stoke in your body. Boil the banana and blend it then mix with the herb water and bring to boil again. Let it cool down afterward and the jelly will start to form. |
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Thai people used to eat it without any other toppings, but nowadays ''o-eo'' was adapted and developed to eat with shaved ice with Toppings, such as boiled red bean, grass jelly and red syrup. |
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== Availability == |
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''O-eo'' can be found in Phuket and mostly in Phuket old towns. On Thalang and Krabi roads. |
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== Variety == |
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''O-eo'' is made to order. You can choose the topping by yourself. Red-White means ''o-eo'' with red beans. White-Black means ''o-eo'' with black jelly grass and White-Red-Black means to put in everything. |
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==See also== |
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* [[Climbing fig tofu]] |
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* [[List of Thai desserts]] |
* [[List of Thai desserts]] |
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* [[Phuket cuisine]] |
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== References == |
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* {{cite web | url=http://phuketnews.phuketindex.com/opinion/visitphuket-179890.html | publisher=Phuketindex.com | title=O-Aew, a refreshing iced dish for Chaluay | author=Siripong | date=September 8, 2010 | accessdate=February 25, 2016}} |
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* {{cite web |url=http://phuketnews.phuketindex.com/opinion/visitphuket-179890.html | publisher=Phuketindex.com | title=O-Aew, a refreshing iced dish for Chaluay | author=Siripong | date=8 September 2010 | access-date=25 February 2016}} |
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* {{cite web |url=http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-dish-O-Aew-is-always-yummy-jelly-in-your-belly-38882.php | date=23 April 2013 | title=Phuket dish o aew is always yummy jelly in your belly | publisher=The Phuket News}} |
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{{Ice-based drinks and desserts}} |
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[[Category:Thai desserts and snacks]] |
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[[Category:Fig dishes]] |
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Latest revision as of 07:28, 24 October 2024
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O-aew (Thai: โอ้เอ๋ว,[a] RTGS: o-eo, pronounced [ôːʔěːw], from Chinese: 薁蕘; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: ò-giô) is a shaved ice dessert known as a local specialty of Phuket, Thailand. Introduced by Hokkien Chinese settlers, it is known after its main ingredient, a jelly made from seeds of the o-aew plant (a variety of the creeping fig, Ficus pumila var. awkeotsang), an ingredient now most commonly found in Taiwan where it is known as aiyu jelly.
History and preparation
[edit]O-aew originated from aiyu jelly, an ingredient in Hokkien Chinese cuisine, and was introduced to Phuket by Hokkien immigrants who settled there during the boom in the tin mining industry from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries. While the jelly is found today in various locations with significant Hokkien diaspora such as Taiwan and Singapore, the variety found in Phuket was most influenced by nearby Penang, in Malaysia. Several well-known vendors in Phuket's Old Town have sold o-aew as a family business over multiple generations.
The dessert's main ingredient is the jelly made from seeds of the o-aew plant. The seeds are soaked and squeezed to extract a gel, which is mixed with extracted juice from the nam wa banana. Calcium sulphate is added as a gelling agent, and the jelly left to set overnight. It is served with crushed ice and syrup, and with toppings commonly including red kidney beans and grass jelly. It is often ordered by referring to the colours white, red and black as a code for the ingredients: white for the o-aew jelly, red for the kidney beans, and black for the grass jelly. For example, white-red would refer to an order of o-aew with a topping of kidney beans.[1][2]
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ Also spelled โอ้วเอ๋ว, โอเอ๋ว, โอ๊ะเอ๋ว, etc.
References
[edit]- ^ "โอ้วเอ๋ว..อดีต ปัจจุบัน อนาคต". Sarakadee Magazine (in Thai). 23 August 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
- ^ "Chill Out with O-Aew". Phuket E-Magazine. Tourism Authority of Thailand. 18 April 2017. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
- Siripong (8 September 2010). "O-Aew, a refreshing iced dish for Chaluay". Phuketindex.com. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
- "Phuket dish o aew is always yummy jelly in your belly". The Phuket News. 23 April 2013.
