One of the common ingredients in Thai desserts is coconut. It is used in various dishes such as mango sticky rice, ruby chestnuts in milk, coconut rice dumplings, Thai coconut pancakes and many more. It reveals the creativity of Thai dishes in how they use one ingredient to create many other dishes. They are creamy, chewy and have a blend of distinct flavours like sweet and savoury. For all sweet tooths, this blog enlists a number of Thai desserts to explore.
Mango sticky rice
One of the best desserts to try out is the traditional mango sticky rice, which is also known as Khao Neow Mamuang. A combination of mango and rice may seem like a surprising blend, but it creates the perfect blend, offering the perfect level of sweet flavour. The dessert is prepared from rice, sweet coconut milk and sliced mangoes. The coconut milk creates a creamy texture. This dessert is mostly enjoyed at the peak mango season as it is sliced on top of warm rice.
Coconut rice dumplings
Another delicious dessert to enjoy is the coconut rice dumpling, which can also be called Bua Loy. It could be prepared from either tiny colorful rice balls in sweet coconut milk or stuffed rice flour dumplings that are rolled with coconut milk. It is served in different ways depending on the region and a person’s preference; it can be served in soups or broths of sweetened coconut milk, or as slightly cool balls coated with coconut.
Ruby chestnuts in coconut milk
This is another delicious dessert with coconut. It is a dish prepared from chewy tapioca starch and crunchy diced water chestnuts that are dyed bright red. It is served in cool, sweetened pandan- scented coconut milk and crushed ice. The combination of the crunchy tapioca starch, the milk and ice offers a variation of textures that is exciting to savour, especially in summer.
Thai coconut pancakes
It is one of the top choices for a dessert, which is prepared from batter that is mixed with rice flour and coconut milk and has a coconut filling. It is topped with sweet corn, onions, taro or pumpkin. It is often regarded as a street food breakfast dessert served on a folded banana leaf or trays. The ingredients used and the cooking method create sweet and savoury flavours and a creamy texture.
Conclusion
Thai food has a wide range of desserts that can be explored; their combination of distinct ingredients creates a surprisingly delicious flavour that is worth adding to a list of favourite dishes. The best part about these desserts is that they are mainly prepared from natural-based ingredients. They incorporate fruits, palm sugar, rice flour and the common ingredient being coconut milk. These are just a few of the exotic Thai desserts that one can enjoy, and there is so much more to explore at Thai It. Peter Azzi specializes in serving authentic dishes and offers a range of desserts that need to be explored.
FAQ’s
What causes the vibrant colours in Thai desserts?
The vibrant colours come from natural-based pigments that are added when cooking.
Do all Thai desserts have coconut?
Not all Thai desserts have coconut; they mostly incorporate egg yolk, sugar and beans.
