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Silky Thai Coconut Custard

Silky Thai Coconut Custard: A Delightfully Vegan Treat

Silky Thai Coconut Custard, or Khanom Thuai, is a vegan and gluten-free dessert featuring a chewy base and luscious coconut cream topping.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Bottom Layer
  • 1 cup Rice Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour, but expect a different texture.
  • 1/2 cup Tapioca Flour Essential for achieving the chewy texture; no substitutions suggested.
  • 1/4 cup Pandan Juice If unavailable, diluted pandan extract can be used for a similar result.
  • 1/2 cup Palm Sugar/Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a suitable alternative.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness across the layers.
Top Layer
  • 1 cup Coconut Cream Coconut milk can be used for a lighter custard.
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Rice Flour No substitutions suggested.

Equipment

  • steamer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • ceramic cups or mini muffin pans

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Begin by greasing 12 small ceramic cups or mini muffin pans with vegetable or coconut oil to prevent sticking. Set aside and prepare your steaming equipment.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, tapioca flour, pandan juice, palm sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth and lump-free.
  3. Fill the prepared cups halfway with the batter and steam for about 5-6 minutes until lightly jiggly in the center.
  4. While the bottom layer is steaming, whisk together the coconut cream, additional rice flour, and a small pinch of salt in a clean bowl until creamy.
  5. Once the bottom layer is done, carefully pour the coconut cream mixture over each cup and steam for an additional 5-7 minutes until glossy and set.
  6. After steaming, allow the cups to cool at room temperature. Serve warm or chill in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gCalcium: 5mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure the steamer water is at a gentle boil to maintain custard texture. Use fresh pandan leaves for best flavor, and adjust steaming time for perfect texture.

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