Thai-style steamed pandan pudding, also known as khanom chan, is a delightful dessert that is both flavorful and visually appealing. Composed of a soft, green-hued sponge cake-like base infused with the aromatic essence of pandan leaves, this pudding is a favorite in Thai cuisine. Whether you are seeking an authentic Thai dessert recipe or simply want to explore new and exotic flavors, this guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to create a perfect batch of khanom chan that will impress your family and friends.
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SANKAYA (THAI PANDAN PUDDING)
Sankaya! My mother taught me how to make this very simple Thai breakfast/dessert. This snack is often found on street vendor carts on the streets of Thailand (though I've grown accustomed to my mom's flavor over the years). Serve with a nice soft loaf of bread (steamed French bread is best) and dip in this sweet and savory custard pudding.
Provided by Ms.Tara T
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat coconut milk over medium-high heat in a small pot until it just begins to bubble, about 5 minutes.
- Combine water, cornstarch, and tapioca starch in the empty coconut milk can; stir until all starches are dissolved.
- Add water and starch mixture to coconut milk, stirring gently. Keep mixing until thoroughly combined, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in well beaten egg yolk. Keep cooking pudding over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds to prevent it from burning and sticking to the bottom of the pan. Add pandan and salt; stir for 30 seconds more. Remove from heat and let settle until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 51.2 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 55.5 mg
STEAMED PANDAN TAPIOCA PEARL CAKES
This is a fun and delectable little dessert to impress your friends. This recipe utilizes many typical ingredients found in Thai desserts like tapioca pearls, coconut, and pandan.
Provided by wiley
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Toss the coconut and salt together in a small bowl; set aside.
- Blend the pandan leaves with 3/4 cup water in a blender or food processor until smooth; strain through a piece of cheesecloth. You should get about 1/2 cup pandan juice.
- Bring 3 cups water and the tapioca pearls to a boil in a sauce pan; cook at a boil until the pearls are translucent and soft, about 10 minutes. Stir the sugar and tapioca flour into the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved; add the pandan juice and stir until you have a thick batter. Remove from heat and pour into foil cups.
- Bring a couple inches of water to boil in a large pot. Place a few of the cups at a time in a steamer insert and place over the boiling water. Steam until the cakes are cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Top the cakes with the coconut to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.7 calories, Carbohydrate 74.7 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 229.3 mg, Sugar 47.8 g
THAI TAPIOCA PUDDING
The perfect answer for when you have tons and tons of leftover tapioca (like I do!) from another dessert. This is Naret Sihavong's (owner of Phuket Thai Restaurant in Honolulu, HI), recipe.
Provided by Pikake21
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse tapioca in cool tap water. Drain.
- Place in saucepan with 6 cups water.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Drain and rinse.
- Combine coconut milk and 2 cups water in a clean saucepan.
- Add tapioca to milk mixture and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Add sugar and salt, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat.
- Taste and add more sugar or salt as needed.
- Let mixture sit in saucepan for 30 minutes.
- Pour into dessert glasses and serve warm. Serves 8.
- Variation: Serve chilled with 1/4 cup diced honeydew melon added to each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 748, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 22.9, Sodium 257.1, Carbohydrate 134.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 110.3, Protein 1.8
THAI PANDAN CUSTARD
This is a delicious custard flavoured with coconut & Pandan. Pandan is also known as Screwpine or Pandanus. This custard is very simple to make & is delicious - eat on its own or as a dip for waffles etc....yum! The recipe is from 'Recipes from our Thai kitchen'.
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 2 bowls, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl beat the two eggs.
- To get coconut cream, remove the lid from a can of coconut milk and, without stirring the contents, remove the top cream and discard the thin liquid. It should take around 1 1/2 cups of coconut milk to yield 1 1/4 cups coconut cream.
- Add the coconut cream and sugar to the eggs, and whisk it together until the sugar dissolves. Pour this into a double boiler and stir it constantly until it thickens up. Then add milk, mix well, and add the pandan. Continue stirring until it thickens up then transfer to smaller bowls.
- Serve with warm bread or sweet bread of your choice. We love this as a dipping for fresh waffles. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 731.6, Fat 37.8, SaturatedFat 30.7, Cholesterol 212.1, Sodium 180.6, Carbohydrate 92.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 86.7, Protein 12.5
Tips:
- Use fresh pandan leaves: Fresh pandan leaves impart a more vibrant green color and a more intense aroma to the pudding.
- Don't overcook the pudding: The pudding is done when it is just set in the center. Overcooking will make the pudding rubbery.
- Let the pudding cool completely before serving: This will allow the pudding to firm up and develop its full flavor.
- Serve the pudding with a variety of toppings: Coconut cream, mango slices, and sticky rice are all popular toppings for Thai-style steamed pandan pudding.
Conclusion:
Thai-style steamed pandan pudding is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its vibrant green color, intense aroma, and delicate flavor, this pudding is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give Thai-style steamed pandan pudding a try. You won't be disappointed!
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