Thai Coconut Pudding, also known as "Khanom Tuay":
Ingredients:
For the Coconut Layer:
- Coconut milk: 1 cup
- Rice flour: 2 tablespoons
- Tapioca flour: 1 tablespoon
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
For the Pandan Layer (optional):
- Pandan juice: 1/2 cup (extracted from pandan leaves)
- Rice flour: 1 tablespoon
- Tapioca flour: 1/2 tablespoon
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
Instructions:
For the Coconut Layer:
1. Prepare the Steamer:
- Fill a steamer pot or a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Place a steaming rack or a heatproof dish inside the pot.
2. Mix the Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, rice flour, tapioca flour, sugar, and salt. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
3. Pour into Molds:
- Pour the coconut mixture into small heatproof molds or cups, filling them about two-thirds full.
4. Steam:
- Place the filled molds on the steaming rack in the pot. Cover the pot with a lid and steam the coconut layer for about 10-15 minutes over medium heat until set. You can insert a toothpick into the center to check if it comes out clean.
5. Cool:
- Once cooked, remove the molds from the steamer and let the coconut layer cool to room temperature. It will firm up as it cools.
For the Pandan Layer (Optional):
1. Prepare Pandan Juice:
- If using, extract pandan juice by blending fresh pandan leaves with water and straining the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to extract the liquid.
2. Mix the Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, combine pandan juice, rice flour, tapioca flour, and sugar. Stir well until smooth.
3. Steam:
- Pour the pandan mixture on top of the cooled coconut layer in the molds, filling them to the top.
- Steam the molds again for another 10-15 minutes until the pandan layer is set.
4. Cool and Serve:
- Once cooked, remove the molds from the steamer and let the pudding cool completely.
- Once cooled, refrigerate the pudding for at least 1-2 hours to chill before serving.
Serving:
- To serve, gently unmold the coconut pudding from the molds onto serving plates.
- Optionally, garnish with grated coconut or toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Enjoy the Thai Coconut Pudding chilled as a delightful and refreshing dessert.
This Thai Coconut Pudding is creamy, fragrant, and subtly sweet, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.