Khanom mo kaeng (sweet coconut pudding) with recipe

Today a delicious dessert and also one of the favorites of the writer of this article: Khanom mo kaeng, sweet coconut pudding with a royal history.

Khanom mo kaeng (ขนมหม้อแกง) is a traditional Thai dessert. It resembles some kind of firm custard or flan. Khanom mo kaeng is made with coconut milk, eggs, palm sugar, white sugar, salt, shallots and a little oil. There are several variations of the dish. The type of starch used is usually taros, but shelled mung beans, lotus seeds, sweet potatoes, or another starch are sometimes used.

The origin of this dessert dates back to the Ayutthaya period. Maria Guyomar de Pinha, a female court chef with Portuguese roots, is the uncrowned queen of Thai desserts. She created many desserts, which are still very popular in Thailand such as khanom mo kaeng, thong muan, thong yot, thong yip, foi thong and khanom phing. These desserts were made for King Narai and Princess Sudawadi, the daughter of King. Khanom mo kaeng was served to King Narai in a pot made of brass, and the king feasted on the delicacies of Mary's kitchen.

Khanom mo kaeng, this heavenly dessert or snack, is usually available at markets or from street vendors at bus and train stations.

Do you want to make it yourself? This is what you need:

• 1 cup peeled and sliced ​​sweet potato
• 3 tbsp white sugar
• 1 cup of coconut milk
• 1 cup palm sugar
• 6 eggs
• 1 / 4 teaspoon of salt
• 3 sliced ​​shallots