tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19134911.post76778114044578459..comments2023-11-05T03:40:42.306-05:00Comments on Filberts and Chocolate: Thai Son-in-law EggsMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633545838958085330noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19134911.post-173472693469104542008-05-16T08:36:00.000-04:002008-05-16T08:36:00.000-04:00Now, that is, er, interesting! Really!Thanks for t...Now, that is, er, interesting! Really!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the info. 8-)Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10633545838958085330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19134911.post-57630493099074493892008-04-23T16:23:00.000-04:002008-04-23T16:23:00.000-04:00Traditionally, Khai look koei is made from quail e...Traditionally, Khai look koei is made from quail eggs and are euphemism for male testicles.<BR/><BR/>The story is that a man, who is treating his wife very poorly goes to visit his mother in law. Mother in law serves this dish to him as a reminder that his ill behaviour has been noted and that, if he isn't careful, his "eggs" would be served up on the plate. Hee hee!<BR/><BR/>They ARE delicous though.<BR/><BR/>I've also heard that these eggs were supposed to be served to the bride's parents after the man asks their permission & blessing to marry their daughter. I think, for the same reason: I get your daugther, you get my "eggs".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com