Khanom Tien

Khanom Tien is a delightful Thai snack made of coconut milk and rice flour, filled with a sweet mung bean paste. This traditional treat is steamed in banana leaves, giving it a beautiful presentation and unique flavor.

Ingredients

• Rice flour - 100 grams
• Coconut milk - 150 ml
• Sugar - 50 grams
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Mung beans (split) - 50 grams
• Water - 200 ml
• Banana leaves - 4 pieces (for steaming)
• Pandan leaves (optional, for fragrance) - 1 piece

Steps

1. Soak the mung beans in water for at least 2 hours or overnight. Drain and steam them for about 20 minutes until soft.
2. In a blender or food processor, blend the steamed mung beans with 25 grams of sugar until smooth. Set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, coconut milk, remaining sugar, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
4. Prepare the banana leaves by steaming them for a few minutes to make them pliable. Cut them into squares of about 15x15 cm.
5. On each banana leaf square, place a tablespoon of the rice flour mixture, followed by a tablespoon of the mung bean paste, and top with another tablespoon of the rice flour mixture.
6. Fold the banana leaves to create a small packet, securing the filling inside.
7. Place the packets in a steamer and steam for about 20 minutes until the mixture is set and cooked through.
8. Remove from the steamer, let cool slightly, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 36 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 120 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from coconut milk which can provide energy.
• Contains protein and fiber from mung beans, promoting digestive health.

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