A Sweet Guide to Thai Desserts

A Sweet Guide to Thai Desserts

What are some other popular Thai desserts?

Thai cuisine offers a variety of delightful desserts.

A Sweet Guide to Thai Desserts.

Here are a few popular ones:

Khao Niew Mamuang (Mango Sticky Rice): This is a classic Thai dessert chefs make it with glutinous rice, fresh mango slices, and sweet coconut milk. It is a delicious combination of flavors and textures.

Khanom Krok: These are small coconut pancakes, chefs make it from a batter of rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, and sometimes corn. They have a soft and custard-like texture and are typically cooked in a special round griddle.

Tub Tim Grob: Also known as “water chestnut in coconut milk,” this dessert features cubes of crunchy water chestnuts coated in vibrant red tapioca flour and served in sweetened coconut milk with ice. It offers a refreshing and sweet taste.

Bua Loi: These are small, chewy, and colorful glutinous rice balls that are typically served in a warm sweet coconut milk broth. The rice balls come in various flavors such as pandan, taro, and pumpkin.

Thong Yip and Thong Yod: Chefs often serve these two desserts together.

Thong Yip are golden flower-shaped custard cups made from egg yolks and sugar, while Thong Yod are small, round, and golden droplets made from a similar mixture. They are both sweet and rich in flavor.

Sangkaya Fak Thong: This is a Thai dessert that chefs make it with coconut custard and pumpkin. It is a popular dessert in Thailand, and they often serve it during the holidays. Chefs make Sangkaya Fak Thong by steaming a pumpkin, then filling it with a sweet coconut custard. Chefs make the custard with eggs, sugar, coconut milk, and pandan leaves. The pandan leaves give the custard a subtle flavor and aroma.

Roti Sai Mai (Thai Crepes): Chef made these crepes with rice flour and coconut milk. Chefs are filling it with sweet custard or bananas and are often serving it with sweet syrup.

Khanom Thai: This is a general term that encompasses a wide range of traditional Thai sweets. They come in various shapes, colors, and flavors, such as coconut jelly, mung bean cake, coconut candy, and more. Chefs often serve these bite-sized treats on special occasions and festivals.

Kanom Chan: A layered dessert made from sticky rice flour, coconut milk, and various flavors such as pandan, taro, or butterfly pea flower. Chefs steam each layer individually, creating a colorful and visually appealing treat.

Khanom Krok (Sweet Rice Cakes): Chefs make these cakes glutinous rice flour and coconut milk. They are soft and chewy, and they often served it with sweet syrup.

These are just a few examples of the many delightful Thai desserts available. Thai cuisine has a diverse range of sweet treats that cater to different tastes and preferences.

I hope you will like it.

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