List of Thai desserts and snacks

Thai desserts and snacks are a significant part of Thai cuisine, known for their intricate preparation, unique flavors, and aesthetic presentation. Thai desserts often incorporate ingredients such as coconut milk, palm sugar, sticky rice, and tropical fruits like mango, durian, and banana. This article provides an overview of some of the most popular and traditional Thai desserts and snacks.

Traditional Thai Desserts[edit]

Khanom Chan[edit]

Khanom Chan is a layered dessert that translates to "layered sweet cake". It is made from coconut milk, pandan leaves for natural coloring and aroma, and tapioca flour. The dessert is steamed and has a jelly-like texture, often served in colorful layers.

Mango Sticky Rice[edit]

Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niew Mamuang) is one of the most beloved Thai desserts, especially during the mango season. It consists of sticky rice cooked in sweetened coconut milk, served with ripe slices of mango and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds or mung beans.

Thong Yip[edit]

Thong Yip, also known as "pinched gold", is a traditional Thai dessert made from egg yolks, sugar, and coconut milk. The mixture is boiled until thickened, then shaped into small cups and pinched to create petal shapes, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.

Khanom Buang[edit]

Khanom Buang are Thai crispy pancakes, resembling tacos. They are made from rice flour and filled with a sweet or savory filling. The sweet version includes meringue, flossy pork (sweetened egg yolk threads), and coconut cream, while the savory version contains ground shrimp or coconut.

Khanom Tom[edit]

Khanom Tom is a boiled dumpling made from glutinous rice flour, stuffed with a sweet filling, usually made of coconut and palm sugar, and then coated in shredded coconut. This dessert is often colored and flavored with natural ingredients like pandan.

Khanom Krok[edit]

Khanom Krok is a traditional Thai dessert made from coconut milk, rice flour, and sugar, cooked in a special cast-iron pan with indentations. The result is small, hot pancakes that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, often served with toppings like corn, tarot, or spring onions.

Popular Thai Snacks[edit]

Miang Kham[edit]

Miang Kham is a traditional Thai snack that involves wrapping small bites of several ingredients, such as roasted coconut, peanuts, dried shrimp, ginger, and lime, in betel leaves. It's a burst of flavors and textures in one bite.

Sai Krok Isan[edit]

Sai Krok Isan are fermented sausages from the northeastern region of Thailand, known as Isan. Made from pork and rice, these sausages are known for their sour taste and are often served with fresh vegetables and chili peppers.

Kanom Krok Bai Toey[edit]

Kanom Krok Bai Toey are small, sweet pancakes made from coconut milk and flavored with pandan leaves, giving them a distinctive green color and fragrant aroma. They are cooked in a similar manner to Khanom Krok.