 Khanom mo kaeng | |
| Alternative names | Khanom kumphamat |
|---|---|
| Type | dessert |
| Place of origin | Thailand |
| Main ingredients | flour,coconut milk,eggs,palm sugar,shallots |
| Similar dishes | Sanwin makin |
Khanom mo kaeng (Thai:ขนมหม้อแกง,pronounced[kʰānǒmmɔ̂ːkɛ̄ːŋ]) is a traditionalThai dessert. It is similar to an egg custard or a kind of flan.Khanom mo kaeng is made withcoconut milk, eggs (either chicken or duck),palm sugar, white sugar, salt,shallots and a bit of oil.[1]There are different variations ofkhanom mo kaeng. The kind of starch that is used is usuallytaros, but sometimes are used hulledmung beans,lotus seeds,sweet potatoes, or other starches.[2]
Maria Guyomar de Pinha was the creator of many Thai desserts during theAyutthaya period. These desserts were influenced byPortuguese cuisine due to her mixed heritage. Some foods that she created werecurry puffs,khanom mo kaeng,thong muan,thong yot,thong yip,foi thong, andkhanom phing. These desserts were presented toKing Narai and Princess Sudawadi, who was the daughter of King Narai.Khanom mo kaeng was served to King Narai in a pot which was made from brass.[3]
