Khanom khuai ling facts for kids
| Type | Thai dessert |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Thailand |
| Region or state | eastern Thailand |
| Created by | Chanthaburi people |
| Main ingredients | Glutinous rice flour, sugar, black sesame seeds, shredded coconut |
Khanom khuai ling is a special local dessert from Chanthaburi province in eastern Thailand. People in Chanthaburi have been making this sweet treat for more than 100 years! It's a very old and traditional part of their food culture.
Discover Khanom Khuai Ling
This unique Thai dessert is made from glutinous rice flour. The dough is carefully shaped into a long form. After shaping, it is mixed with sugar and black sesame seeds. Finally, it's sprinkled with delicious shredded coconut. This gives it a wonderful texture and taste.
Where to Find This Special Dessert
Khanom khuai ling is mainly made and sold in the Mueang Chanthaburi District. One of the best places to find it is at the Chumchon Khanom Plaek. This name means "peculiar dessert community." It's an old and famous area known for many local foods and rare Thai desserts.
This community is located along the Khlong Nong Bua, which is a canal near the Chanthaburi River. It's about 10 kilometers (6 miles) away from the main part of the district. Visiting this community is like stepping back in time to discover traditional Thai sweets.
