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Thai Lod Chong Dessert

Thai Lod Chong Dessert: Irresistibly Chewy & Creamy Delight

Experience the joy of Thai Lod Chong Dessert, a gluten-free delight with chewy pandan noodles and rich coconut milk.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pandan Noodles
  • 1 cup Rice Flour The core ingredient that gives structure to your noodles while keeping it gluten-free.
  • ½ cup Tapioca Starch Adds a wonderful chewiness; can substitute with more rice flour.
  • 5-6 pieces Pandan Leaves Infuse your noodles with flavor and color; can substitute with pandan extract.
  • 1 tablespoon Calcium Hydroxide Used for creating limewater, enhances noodle texture—optional.
For the Coconut Sauce
  • 2 cups Coconut Milk Rich and creamy base for your sauce.
  • 1 pinch Salt To balance the sweetness of the coconut milk.
  • ¾ cup Coconut Sugar Sweetens your dessert; can swap with brown or palm sugar.

Equipment

  • blender
  • Saucepan
  • Lod Chong Press
  • Cheesecloth
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Make limewater by mixing calcium hydroxide in water. Allow to sit for 3 hours and pour off the clear liquid on top.
  2. Blend limewater with pandan leaves until smooth, then strain through cheesecloth to obtain pandan juice.
  3. Combine rice flour and tapioca starch in a bowl, add pandan juice, and stir until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Cook the dough on low heat, stirring constantly for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens and is bright green.
  5. Press cooked dough into cold water using a lod chong press to shape noodles.
  6. Combine water and coconut sugar in a saucepan, heat until sugar dissolves and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  7. Heat coconut milk in another saucepan with a pinch of salt and pandan leaves, stirring until warm.
  8. Serve by placing pandan noodles in a bowl, pouring warm coconut milk and drizzling sugar syrup on top, and adding any desired toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture; store leftovers in airtight containers. Top with fruits or sweet corn for added flavor.

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