Khanom mo kaeng facts for kids
Khanom mo kaeng
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| Alternative names | Khanom kumphamat |
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| Type | dessert |
| Place of origin | Thailand |
| Main ingredients | flour, coconut milk, eggs, palm sugar, shallots |
| Similar dishes | Sanwin makin, sooji halwa |
Khanom mo kaeng is a yummy traditional Thai dessert. It tastes a bit like a sweet egg custard or a flan. This special treat is made with coconut milk, eggs (from chickens or ducks), palm sugar, white sugar, salt, shallots, and a little oil.
What is Khanom Mo Kaeng?
There are different ways to make khanom mo kaeng. The main starchy ingredient can change. Usually, people use taros to make it. But sometimes, other ingredients are used instead. These can include hulled mung beans, lotus seeds, or even sweet potatoes.
A Sweet History
A very important person in Thai dessert history was Maria Guyomar de Pinha. She lived during the Ayutthaya period in Thailand. People often call her the "Queen of Thai desserts."
Maria Guyomar de Pinha created many delicious sweets. Some of her recipes were inspired by Portuguese cuisine. These included treats like curry puffs and khanom mo kaeng. She also made thong muan, thong yot, thong yip, foi thong, and khanom phing.
These amazing desserts were presented to King Narai. They were also served to Princess Sudawadi, who was the King's daughter. Khanom mo kaeng was special because it was served to King Narai in a pot. This pot was made from shiny brass.
