Khanom sai bua ( th, ขนมสายบัว, ; ) is a type of
Thai dessert. It is regarded as another type of traditional Thai dessert that is hard to find and few people know.
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Khanom sai bua is a steamed dessert similar to ''khanom fak thong'' (pumpkin cake), ''khanom man'' (steamed sweet potato cake), and ''khanom kluai'' (steamed banana cake). Main ingredient is young stem lotus (''Nymphaea ampla'' or '' N. lotus'') which has a unique texture and flavor.
Khanom sai bua is made of rice and tapioca flours mixed with coarsely sliced dried stem lotus (or pounded stem lotus) and coconut milk, and sprinkled with shredded coconut, and wrapped in banana leaves (or scoop into small ceramic cups like '']khanom thuai
Overview
Khanom thuai or Khanom thuai talai (as Referred to in some areas) is a traditional Thai dessert that has a sweet taste in contrast with a salty taste. The uniqueness of this dish is that it is served in small ceramic bowls (hence the ...
''), before steaming for about 25 minutes is the last step.
This type of dessert is originated from a community that is adjacent to the waterway in the past. During the rainy season, lotuses flourish. These are used to worship the Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama, most commonly referred to as the Buddha, was a wandering ascetic and religious teacher who lived in South Asia during the 6th or 5th century BCE and founded Buddhism.
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and are also an important ingredient in many recipes. Especially lotus stem also has aroma of rain which go well with coconut milk.[
Khanom sai bua has a taste that is not the same as any type of Thai dessert, but is similar to a '' khao tom mat''.
Currently, Khanom sai bua is produced and sold in a few places such as Bang Phut of ]Pathum Thani
Pathum Thani ( th, ปทุมธานี, ) is a town (''thesaban mueang'') in central Thailand, directly north of Bangkok. It is the capital of the Pathum Thani province, Thailand as well as the Mueang Pathum Thani district. As of 2005, it ha ...
and Hua Takhe in east suburb Bangkok etc.
See also
* List of Thai desserts and snacks
This is a list of Thai khanom, comprising snacks and desserts that are a part of Thai cuisine. Some of these dishes are also a part of other cuisines. The word "khanom" ( th, ขนม), refers to snack or dessert, presumably being a compound betw ...
* List of steamed foods
This is a list of steamed foods and dishes that are typically or commonly prepared by the cooking method of steaming.
Steamed foods
* Ada – a food item from Kerala, usually made of rice flour with sweet filling inside.
* Bánh – in Hanoi ...
References
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Thai desserts and snacks
Steamed foods