Khanom Krok

Khanom krok is a coconut dessert that’s been described in many ways – as a coconut custard, pudding, pancake, hotcake, cupcake, and so on. Basically, khanom krok are little half moon shaped cups made of a thin, crispy outer layer with a super soft inner coconut layer.

Khanom krok is made with two separate batters, a thinner one that forms the crispy outer shell and a thicker one that forms the inner coconut custard.  In Thailand, it’s apparently common to use limestone paste to achieve the desired level of crispiness in the outer layer.  I started with this, trying to be as authentic as possible, but just couldn’t get it to taste right.  Then I tried baking soda and finally ended up using club soda, which worked like a charm.

The other secret to making these desserts has to do with the pan itself.  It’s crucial that you start with a well-seasoned khanom krok pan and heat a drop of oil in each well before adding your batter.  Once you add the outer batter to each well, you lift the pan off the stove and swirl it so that the batter coats the entire well as shown here.  Then you add the inner batter to fill the well.

Panang Gai

This Thai Red Curry Recipe is fragrant and sumptuous, and can be made anywhere from mild to red-hot, depending on your taste. It starts with a homemade Thai red curry paste which is easily put together with your food processor or blender. Add coconut milk, chicken, and some vegetables, and you have a healthy and hearty curry dish that will awaken your senses and boost your mood. Note that although this dish would traditionally have been simmered over a fire or stovetop, I've adapted it to be cooked in the oven, allowing you to get on with your day. Feel free to use the traditional method if you prefer. ENJOY!

Tom Kah Gai

This is a thai soup made with coconut milk, galangal, lemon grass, chili, lime, kaffir leaves and chicken. It is an explosion of multiple flavors. It may be a little difficult for some to find all the ingredients, but I know from experience that in most "exotic" stores, it is not impossible to find the basics of this wonderful soup! And saw the result, much higher and much less expensive than in Thai restaurants, I advise everyone to try this recipe real magic potion!