Khanom kho

Khanom tom
Alternative namesKhanom kho
TypeDessert
Place of originThailand
Associated cuisineThai
Main ingredientsGlutinous rice flour; jaggery; shredded coconut
Similar dishesModak, kuih kochi, tang guozi, nom plae ai, yomari, kangidan

Khanom tom (Thai: ขนมต้ม, pronounced [kʰā.nǒm tôm]) and khanom kho (ขนมโค, [kʰā.nǒm kʰōː]) are closely related traditional Thai desserts. Khanom tom is used in Central Thailand, while khanom kho comes from Southern Thailand. Khanom kho are boiled glutinous rice dumplings stuffed with a palmyra palm sugar cube and rolled in shredded coconut, while khanom tom have caramelized shredded coconut fillings.[1] They are approximately the size of large gumballs and come in different colors, typically red, green, blue, purple, or off-white (sans food coloring). They are sometimes served in a bath of warm coconut milk. Khanom kho are sold in markets, food stalls, and restaurants and made in homes throughout Southern Thailand. They are served at ceremonies, festivals, parties, and weddings.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ กนกพร หมีทอง (3 December 2017). "ขนมโค ต้นตำรับปักษ์ใต้หาทานยากกว่า 100 ปี ทำง่าย กินอร่อย". Sentangsedtee Online (in Thai). Matichon. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  2. ^ Lonely Planet Food (2015). From the Source - Thailand: Thailand's Most Authentic Recipes From the People That Know Them Best. Lonely Planet Global Limited. p. 438.
  3. ^ "The sweet life". Bangkok Post. April 19, 2016.
  4. ^ "An Illustrated Guide to Thai Desserts (and Where to Find Them)". Big Chilli. April 30, 2022.