Namkhaeng sai facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Wan yen |
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| Type | Shaved ice or snow cone |
| Place of origin | Thailand |
Namkhaeng sai (Thai: น้ำแข็งไส, pronounced [nám.kʰɛ̌ŋ sǎj]) is a Thai dessert version of shaved ice or snow cone. It is also known as wan yen (หวานเย็น, pronounced [wǎːn jēn]). In the Thai version the toppings (mixings) are at the bottom. There are between 20-30 varieties of mixings used, among them are young coconut that has been soaked in coconut milk, black sticky rice, chestnuts, sweetened taro, red beans, cheng-sim-ee (special flour that is very chewy and slippery).
History
During the reign of King Rama IV (Mongkut) of Siam, ice was imported, leading to the invention of NamKhaeng Sai later on. Ice was sent from Singapore, packaged inside a wooden box and transported by water on the steamboat named “Chao Phraya”. Chao Phraya Pisont Sombut Boriboon (Yim Pisombut), titled Phra Phasee Sombut Boriboon, issued the ice order which was considered exotic at that time. Siam Ice Factory also known as Nai Lert Ice Factory In 1905, the first ice factory in Thailand was founded by Phraya Bhakdi Noraset (Lert Sreshthaputra) at Saphan Lek, Charoen Krung Road. It was named “Siam Ice Factory” ; people also called it “Nai Lert Ice Factory” which later on spread to cities around Bangkok. Ice was then adapted for use in desserts such as Kanom Lod Chong, Thai cantaloupe cake, Sarim, Tabtim krob, Taro and became “Kanom Namkhaeng Sai”.
First Namkhaeng Sai originated from Chinese in Phetchaburi province, combining shaved ice with Patongo and red sweet syrup. Later in 1947, condensed milk was very popular and became one of the ingredients that were poured on top of Namkhaeng Sai, which at that time was called “ Chum Ba”. A possible reason for this name is the distortion of the Teochew Chinese word “Jum Ba” for its vague pronunciation.
Nowadays, Chum Ba is modified to have diverse ingredients and make it more savory and valuable. Many restaurants still use bread in Namkhaeng Sai but some may use cheesecake or brownies. Additionally, not only has red sweet syrup been used but also juice, tea, coffee, chocolate powder, or milk. Decorated with toppings such as fresh fruits, candied fruits, grain, jelly, crackers, cereal, and others according to each restaurant's idea. The dessert can easily be found in shopping malls, local markets, or street stalls. It is still one of the most popular cool-down desserts for everyone to date.
Recipes
It doesn’t have a particular ingredient. It usually depends on personal preference. These are some base ingredients that people usually use in Namkhaeng Sai
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Instructions
1.Shaved ice by hand or using a shaved ice machine
2.Cut the toppings into bite-sized pieces.
3.Pour the sauce and Finish.
Varieties
There are some other desserts that are similar to Namkhaeng Sai. Some desserts are Namkhaeng Sai but in different countries with adding extra ingredients. Moreover, there are some desserts that using ice at base that are likely Namkhaeng Sai.
Other Desserts
There are other desserts that have ice as base ingredient. Here are some examples of Thai desserts
- Fruity granitas
- Tubtim Krob
- Salim
- Lod Chong
- Som Chun
- Mee Yen
- Mun Duey Tua
- O-Aew-Aiyu Jelly
Other Countries
In other countries, There also have the dessert that are similar to Namkhaeng Sai. For an example:
Japan: Kakigori
Kakigori is a Japanese shaved ice that ranges from an ice with fruit syrup refresher until a well-refined topped dessert with condensed milk, Azuki bean and Dango Mochi.
Taiwan: Tshuah-Ping
Tshuah-Ping, Tsua Bing or Baobing, is a Taiwanese shaved ice that is celebrated for juicy toppings. The toppings could be sugar water, condensed milk or seasonal fruit.
There is a classic one, Xuehua Bing, where the shaved ice is based from frozen milk, mung beans and grass jelly.
South Korean: Bingsu
Bingsu or Bingsoo, is a Korean shaved ice that is also popular in Thailand. The differences between Bingsu and Kakigori are the base and toppings. Bingsu uses milk to create shaved ice but Kakigori uses water. The toppings of Bingsu typically offer a chunky topping such as popping boba, chopped boba and more.
Philippines: Halo-Halo
There are many ice desserts in the Philippines but the most famous is Halo-Halo. Halo-Halo, or Mix-Mix translated to English, is a Filipino shaved ice that is iconically served in clear tall glass which shows every layer and texture .
India: Ice Gola
Ice Golda is an Indian shaved ice that is ultimately portable for street dessert. It’s a simple shaved ice covered with sugar syrup served on a stick similar to shaved ice in the United States. It has several names such as Gola, Baraf Gola, Chuski, Ice Lolly, Mumbai’s Slurpee
Indonesia: Es Campur
Es Campur, Mixed ice translated to English, is a Indonesian shaved ice that similar to Bingsu or Halo halo in its “elaborate“ toppings
Turkey: Bici Bici
Bici Bici has starch and rose water as a special ingredient. Starch mixing with water is used as a base for shaved ice and rose water for flavoring. The top of bici bici is sprinkled with sugar.
