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Thai Coconut Pudding Recipe (Kanom Tuay)

Thai coconut pudding, kanom tuay, in small ceramic bowls.
This creamy Thai coconut pudding recipe (kanom tuay) is vegan, gluten-free, and steamed in ceramic bowls with a sweet base and salty coconut top.
Praew
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Course Dessert
Serving Size 20 pieces

Equipment

Ingredients

Sweet bottom layer

  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar, see notes
  • 1/2 cup rice flour
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 2 pandan leaves, optional

Salty top layer

  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons rice flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Warm the bowls

  • Place your ceramic cups into a steamer. Steam over medium heat for 10 minutes to prevent sticking.

Make the bottom layer

  • In a bowl, combine coconut sugar, water, and pandan leaves (if using). Use your hand to press and mix until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the coconut milk and gently knead until everything is well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix tapioca flour and rice flour. Slowly whisk in the sugar mixture until smooth.
  • Strain the mixture to remove any lumps.
  • Pour just over 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each warm bowl. Steam for 10 minutes while preparing the top layer.

Make the top layer

  • In a clean bowl, mix rice flour and salt.
  • Gradually whisk in water and coconut milk until smooth.
  • Strain the mixture to ensure a smooth texture.
  • Once the bottom layer is set, spoon the top layer mixture on top until just below the blue rim.
  • Steam for 5–10 minutes more, or longer if you like the coconut oil to rise and separate slightly. If you're using larger cups than the traditional ones, you may need to steam a bit longer.

Cool and serve

  • Let the pudding cool completely before serving. You can enjoy it at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • The top layer is a bit salty and the bottom layer is sweet. Combine the two in one bite for a perfect flavor balance.
  • Coconut sugar
Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 3mg