Special Ep: Thai Desserts! - Hot Thai Kitchen

sticky rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative, while white rice is more affordable.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, and brown sugar is a cost-effective substitute.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

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

tapioca flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Almond flour is healthier, while cornstarch is a budget-friendly thickener.

Visit a weekend market in Bangkok to explore Thai desserts.

Purchase various desserts including sticky rice with coconut custard and jackfruit.

Try sticky rice and coconut custard, noting its chewy texture and sweetness.

Taste candied egg yolk over sticky rice and a half sweet, half savory dessert with coconut and shrimp.

Enjoy green jelly dessert with shredded coconut, emphasizing its gluten-free nature.

Sample grilled banana wrapped in sticky rice, highlighting its smoky flavor.

Return home to continue tasting desserts, including roti saimai, a sugar burrito with pandan crepe and pulled sugar.

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