Traditional Cambodian Dessert Recipe (Noum Kasseing Srough)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with potential health benefits.

mung beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils are nutritious and often more accessible.

Soak mung beans in water.

Steam the soaked mung beans for 20 minutes.

In a bowl, mix shredded coconuts, sugar, and coconut milk for the filling.

In another bowl, combine mung bean flour, jasmine water, sugar, and salt for the dough.

Prepare the optional coconut cream by mixing coconut milk, salt, corn starch, and sugar.

Assemble the dessert using the filling and dough, then steam until cooked.

Cooking Techniques

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