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Khanom thuai

Traditional dish from Thailand

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About Khanom thuai

traditional Thai dessert

Khanom thuai talai, usually shortened to khanom thuai (ขนมถ้วย), is a Thai dessert made from rice flour, coconut milk and sugar. Its name is derived from the small ceramic cups in which the dessert is cooked and distinctively served, which are called thuai talai. Ingredients may also include salt, eggs and pandan essence.

Key Ingredients

  • table salt
  • sugar
  • rice flour
  • coconut milk

Cuisine Type

  • Thai cuisine

Dietary Information

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Traditional Thailand cuisine

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