Khanom kho

 ( Thai Desserts And Snacks ) 

Khanom tom (, ) and khanom kho (ขนมโค, ) are closely related traditional . Khanom tom is used in Central Thailand, while khanom kho comes from Southern Thailand. Khanom kho are boiled glutinous rice stuffed with a Borassus sugar cube and rolled in shredded coconut, while khanom tom have caramelized shredded coconut fillings. They are approximately the size of large bubble gum and come in different colors, typically red, green, blue, purple, or off-white (sans food coloring). They are sometimes served in a bath of warm coconut milk. Khanom kho are sold in markets, food stalls, and restaurants and made in homes throughout Southern Thailand. They are served at ceremonies, festivals, parties, and weddings.

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Taste Lonely Planet describes the taste of khanom kho as follows:

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Ingredients Khanom kho are made from glutinous rice flour, palmyra palm sugar, grated coconut, salt, butterfly pea flowers or purple food coloring, and pandan leaves for coloring.

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Similar desserts

Khanom tom and khanom kho are two of many steamed or fried sweet flour dumplings found across Asia. These include the modak from India, kuih kochi from Malaysia, Guo zi from China, nom plae ai from Cambodia, yomari from Nepal, and kangidan from Japan.

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See also

• Thai cuisine
• List of Thai desserts
• Modak
• Kuih kochi
• Yomari

Categories: Thai Desserts And Snacks, Foods Containing Coconut, Dumplings

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