In response to of maria antonia weekly challenge: sweets
Tag: dessert
four
takoh, or coconut custard pudding:
tapioca flour mixed with heavy coconut cream, coconut pulp and sugar, thoroughly mixed then steamed to create an intense coconut custard. it’s often prepared in banana leaf wrappers topped with a rose petal.
In response to wp photo challenge: rounded
CYW: Yellow Orange
A little artistic effect here to focus on the golden threads. Foi Thong or Golden Thread is a Thai dessert with a Portuguese heritage. Basically, its egg yolks gently cooked in watery syrup in a cooper pot over low heat.
In response to Color Your World: Yellow Orange.
Nostalgia
Old-fashioned DIY desserts. You pick and choose what you want (up to 3 choices) and put crushed ices on top and pour either syrup or coconut milk over the ice. Very yummy. Very hard to find these kind of shops in Bangkok.
Look Choop
Colors – Complementary
‘Look Choop’ or Thai Mung Bean Marzipan are made from a mung bean paste shaped in miniature fruits or vegetables, painted in bright colors and then glazed with gelatin coating. This dessert was once considered as ‘candy’ for the royal family members. Nowadays, it can be found in most upscale market and sometimes in a street market.
