Thai coconut pudding / Kanom Tuay /Ancient Thai dessert

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

tapioca flour

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Cornstarch is more widely available and cheaper.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a budget-friendly alternative.

Prepare pandan extract by blending pandan leaves with water and straining the mixture.

In a bowl, mix the top layer ingredients: rice flour, coconut milk, and salt until smooth.

In another bowl, combine the bottom layer ingredients: rice flour, tapioca starch, palm sugar, and pandan extract.

Layer the bottom mixture into small cups, filling them halfway.

Pour the top mixture over the bottom layer in each cup.

Place the cups in a steamer over boiling water.

Steam for about 15-20 minutes until the top layer is set and firm.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

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