Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Luk Chup Recipe | Traditional Thai Dessert | Look Choop Recipe | Khanom Luk Chup Recipe | Mini Foods

Login to Save
Mini Microfoods
Mini Microfoods
1 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Mini Microfoods to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Khanom Luk Chup

Cultural Context

Khanom Luk Chup is a traditional Thai dessert that originated in the early 20th century, inspired by Western marzipan. These colorful, fruit-shaped sweets are made from mung beans and coconut milk, symbolizing the artistry of Thai cuisine. Often served during festivals and special occasions, they reflect the Thai emphasis on aesthetics and flavor. Today, Khanom Luk Chup is enjoyed both in Thailand and internationally, showcasing the country's rich culinary heritage.

ThaiTHdessert
90 min
medium
10 servings
Servings4
1 cup mung bean
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup coconut milk
as needed food coloring
1 tablespoon gelatin

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: carrageenan

Agar-agar is plant-based and suitable for vegans.

food coloring

🥗Healthier: natural fruit juices

💰Cheaper: none

Natural juices provide color without artificial additives.

1

Mix the mung bean paste with sugar and coconut milk.

2

Shape the mixture into different miniature fruits.

3

Use food coloring to paint the shaped fruits.

4

Dip each mini fruit in a bowl of dissolved gelatin.

Cooking Techniques

steamingmixingshapingchilling

Equipment Needed

steamermixing bowlspatulashallow tray

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

Thai Fruit-Shaped DessertsThai Sweet Mung Bean Treats

More Khanom Luk Chup Videos

(1 videos)

Similar Thai Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Desserts From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)