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Thai Coconut Pudding (Kanom Tuay) Recipe

Thai Coconut Pudding (Kanom Tuay) Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Steaming
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in the exotic flavors of Thailand with this traditional Thai Coconut Pudding recipe, known as Kanom Tuay. Layers of coconut-infused goodness make this dessert a true delight for your taste buds.


Ingredients

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Bottom Layer:

  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar (see notes)
  • 1/2 cup rice flour
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 2 pandan leaves (optional)

Top Layer:

  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons rice flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Warm the bowls: Place ceramic cups in a steamer and steam over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  2. Make the bottom layer: Combine coconut sugar, water, and pandan leaves. Add coconut milk and knead until combined. Mix tapioca flour and rice flour in a separate bowl, then whisk in the sugar mixture. Strain the mixture and pour into warm bowls. Steam for 10 minutes.
  3. Make the top layer: Mix rice flour and salt in a bowl. Gradually whisk in water and coconut milk until smooth. Strain the mixture and spoon on top of the set bottom layer. Steam for 5–10 minutes more.
  4. Cool and serve: Let the pudding cool completely before serving, either at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

  • You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of coconut sugar according to your preference.
  • If you don’t have pandan leaves, you can omit them for a slightly different flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pudding cup
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg