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Thailand is renowned for its diverse street food, bustling shopping districts, and sun-kissed islands. Particularly, Thai cuisine has its own unique and impressive characteristics that leave a lasting impression on travelers from all over the world.
If you get the chance to visit Thailand, make sure not to miss out on one of these tempting desserts!
Khao Niaow Ma Muang
For those who have developed a love for this tropical fruit while traveling through Thailand, missing out on Khao Niaow Ma Muang (commonly known as mango sticky rice) would be unthinkable. The sweet, sticky rice, served with ripe mango, topped with peanuts and thick coconut cream, is the essence of Thai desserts. You can savor it at upscale restaurants or from street food stalls.
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The main ingredient of this dessert is crispy sesame balls coated in a layer of red cassava flour, resembling beautiful ruby gems immersed in chilled coconut milk. The creamy coconut milk, combined with the sweet and aromatic sesame seeds, will surely captivate you. You can find this dessert in most restaurants and eateries in Thailand.
Coconut Ice Cream
What could be more wonderful than indulging in cool coconut ice cream on scorching summer days. Thais have a deep affection for coconuts from their homeland. The ice cream is served in hollowed-out coconut shells, accompanied by a sprinkle of corn, peanuts, or coconut jelly to enhance its unique flavor. Enjoying coconut ice cream while admiring the bustling streets and life around you is an intriguing experience for many travelers visiting Thailand.
Khao Tom Mad
This is one of the traditional desserts in Thailand. The cake is made from glutinous rice, coconut milk, black beans, and bananas; wrapped in banana leaves or coconut leaves and then steamed. Khao tom mad is sold in various markets throughout Thailand.
Foi Thong
This unique dessert is made from duck or chicken egg yolks, boiled into golden threads and soaked in syrup infused with a hint of rose or jasmine essence. With its striking golden color, Thais believe that consuming this dish brings luck, so Foi Thong is often served at weddings and other significant celebrations.
Thai Style Pancake
A Thai dessert with a sweet, fragrant taste, paired with coconut ice cream to help you cool down on hot summer days. Resembling a thin pizza, you can choose to top the pancake with various ingredients such as banana, strawberry, mango, sprinkled with condensed milk and peanuts. Additionally, you can request a drizzle of chocolate syrup (nutella). All are exceptionally delicious. These pancakes are sold on streets throughout Thailand for just $1.
As per KEM (Traveltimes.vn)
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
TravelMasters.comSeptember 10, 2014
