Thai-style fried rice crackers are a common Thai snack food, referred to locally as nang
led or kawtan. It is made from whole grains of glutinous rice as a patty with crispy texture
being the main characteristic. The Sansailuang Farmers’ Housewife Group (SFHG) have
traditionally made these crackers for many years and are now facing a number of problems
due to higher demand. These problems are due to low efficiency of molding process, no
sunlight for drying in the rainy season and low storage life as the product quality degrades
within a short time. These problems have been addressed by a number of research projects
in cooperation with the SFHG, including the search for a more efficient mold. Studies on