Khanom phing ( th, ขนมผิง, ) is a round Thai
cookie
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consisting of tapioca flour, coconut milk, and egg yolk.
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History
''Khanom phing'' is believed to have been introduced to Thailand by the Portuguese in the 17th century.
Evolution
The original ''Khamon phing'' had a sweet taste, fragrant, brown color, and immediately melted in the mouth. It was different from today, as now the cookie has more colors such as pink, green, and yellow. In addition, the dessert is made harder than the original, due to needing protection from breaking when packed for sale. The original ''Khanom phing'' was packed in a small jar and adorned with ribbons to be given as a gift on New Year's Day
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See also
* List of Thai desserts
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 ...
*Macaroon
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References
External links
*เด็กหญิง อินทิรา กุณวงษ์. (2009, December 18). ขนมผิง. Retrieved October 15, 2014 https://www.l3nr.org/posts/327440
*Thailand: Khanom Phing. Retrieved October 15, 2014 http://globalcookies.blogspot.com/2008/01/thailand-khanom-phing.html
{{Thai cuisine
Thai desserts and snacks
Cookies
Foods containing coconut