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Kanom Krok

Cultural Context

Originating in Thailand, Kanom Krok is a beloved street food that showcases the rich flavors of coconut and rice. Traditionally enjoyed as a snack or dessert, these delightful coconut puddings are often served warm and can be topped with sweet or savory ingredients, reflecting the balance of flavors in Thai cuisine. Today, Kanom Krok has gained popularity beyond Thailand, with variations appearing in other Southeast Asian countries and even in fusion cuisine.

ThaiTHdessert
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup cooked jasmine rice
1/2 cup palm sugar
1/2 cup rice flour
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/4 teaspoon salt
water

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while evaporated milk is often more affordable.

rice flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour adds nutrition while all-purpose flour is commonly available.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

tapioca flour

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Arrowroot provides a similar texture while cornstarch is more budget-friendly.

1

Blend cooked jasmine rice, palm sugar, rice flour, coconut milk, shredded coconut, and water in a blender until combined.

2

Add salt to the mixture and blend again.

3

Heat a takoyaki pan to 325°F and grease with coconut oil.

4

Pour about 1/2 tablespoon of the batter into each mold of the pan.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of filling (sweet corn, green onions, or cooked taro) into the center of each mold, wiggling the spoon to ensure the batter rises up the sides.

6

Cook until the bottoms are crisp and brown, monitoring the tops to ensure they set.

7

Cover with a lid for a minute if the tops need to set further.

8

Carefully remove the kanom krok using a spoon and let them rest on a rack.

Cooking Techniques

mixingsteaming

Equipment Needed

takoyaki panblenderspoonpot lidrack

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-free

Allergens

coconutgluten

Also Known As

Thai Coconut PuddingCoconut Custard Cups

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