🇹🇭 Thai Cuisine · Desserts

Khanom Chan

Prep

20 mins

Cook

30 mins

Serves

12

Difficulty

Medium

A layered steamed dessert of pandan and coconut milk alternating in green and white ribbons, set firm and sliced.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken thighs
  • 400g rice noodles
  • 1 tbsp sliced lemongrass
  • 2 tsp dried shrimp
  • 3 tbsp neutral vegetable oil
  • 2 cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • a handful of fresh mint, chopped
  • crispy fried shallots, to taste
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven (or set up your steamer or frying station) and lightly grease your pan or molds with coconut oil.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the rice noodles and palm sugar until evenly combined.

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, blend the roasted peanuts with the tamarind water until smooth and well incorporated.

  4. 4

    Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, taking care not to overmix.

  5. 5

    Transfer everything to your prepared pan or molds and cook — bake, steam, chill, or fry — until set, about 30 mins.

  6. 6

    Remove from the heat and let it cool completely; this helps the texture firm up perfectly.

Tips

Bring your roasted peanuts to room temperature before mixing for a smoother, more even texture.

For the cleanest slices, chill the finished dessert thoroughly before cutting.

This keeps well for a couple of days in an airtight container, and the flavor often improves overnight.