Khanom tan

Khanom Tan is a traditional Thai dessert made from coconut milk, sugar, and rice flour, with a topping of shredded coconut. The dessert is often served in a small, cup-like shape, and is a popular treat in Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia.

Ingredients

The main ingredients of Khanom Tan are coconut milk, sugar, and rice flour. The coconut milk gives the dessert its creamy texture and rich flavor, while the sugar adds sweetness. The rice flour, meanwhile, provides the dessert with its distinctive, slightly chewy texture.

Preparation

To prepare Khanom Tan, the coconut milk, sugar, and rice flour are mixed together to form a batter. This batter is then poured into small, cup-like molds, which are often made from banana leaves. The molds are then steamed until the batter has set and the dessert is cooked through. Once the Khanom Tan are cooked, they are topped with shredded coconut and served.

Cultural Significance

Khanom Tan is often served at festivals and special occasions in Thailand, such as the Songkran Festival and the Loy Krathong Festival. The dessert is also a popular street food, and can be found at markets and food stalls throughout the country.

Variations

While the basic recipe for Khanom Tan is fairly consistent, there are some regional variations. In some parts of Thailand, for example, the dessert is flavored with pandan leaves, which give it a distinctive, green color and a slightly grassy flavor. In other regions, the dessert is made with black rice instead of rice flour, which gives it a darker color and a slightly nuttier flavor.

See Also

• Thai cuisine
• List of Thai desserts