A classic Thai dessert recipe, especially for durian lovers! A sweet coconut-durian “broth” is poured over chewy sticky rice…this is such a comforting, heart-warming dessert that is super easy. And if you already know how to make mango sticky rice, this recipe will be a breeze! In this recipe I use “montong” durian which is […]
This ain’t your mama’s “fruit cake”! This light and refreshing beauty is an absolute showstopper, and nothing says “summer treats” more than these gorgeous cubes of fruit-embedded jelly. The coconut layer adds an extra tropical flare! The fruit combination I used: mango, papaya, pineapple, lychee, kiwi and blueberries, is a winning combination, but you can […]
It’s Pi Day 2017! (Pi = 3.14…. so March 14th is pi day). This is the most appropriate day of the year for me (Pai) to be making pie!! So here’s a little fun live cooking video for mini cherry cheese pies: an easy and quick pie recipe you can make in a pinch. Delicious, […]
Yes, we do have a version of the waffle in Thailand! We call them “kanom rung peung” or literally “bee hive snack”, and they are made with coconut milk, palm sugar, shredded coconut, and studded with sweet corn, but you can change the corn to taro, raisins, or anything else you’d like. Though I often […]
If you’ve never had tapioca cookies before, it’s a must-try experience! These little cookies have a crumbly texture similar to meringue cookies, but as you chew they turn into a creamy coconutty goodness in your mouth! With the aroma of coconut and pandan leaves, the fun texture, and the fact that they’re so tiny, I have […]
This dish really embodies the spirit of rustic, simply Thai home cooking. If you grow banana trees, you’ll know that when they bare fruit, they bare a LOT of fruit all at once! So this is a dish my grandmother always makes whenever our banana tree bore fruit, and it’s a go-to dish because it’s so […]
We do a lot of dessert soups in Thailand (and there is more on this in my cookbook). There are both hot and cold soups, and this is one of my favourite cold ones! Tapioca pearls, melon, coconut…may not be a combination you’ve seen before, but trust me, it is a must try! If you […]
Ginger + Warm milk = Pudding. That’s it. No agar agar, no gelatin, no cornstarch…nothing to set the pudding other than the ginger itself! I recently came upon this Chinese dessert and I was absolutely fascinated by how it’s made and just HAD to share it with you. It’s a super soft, warm ginger pudding, […]
Rich, gooey brownies with a crackly top…studded with buttery pecans AND moist roasted bananas. This is one of the best desserts I make! The recipe for the brownie base is one I’ve been making for more than 10 years. I’ve never made another brownie that I prefer, and this one is a hit every time! […]
A ridiculously simple ice cream recipe that is also ridiculously delicious! This mango ice cream is done in a blitz (literally!) using only a blender and 3-4 simple ingredients. Trust me, you’ll be amazed, as I was, at how good this ice cream is given how easy and quick it is to make! Now every […]
So excited to share with you the traditional recipe that inspired my wildly popular Mango Coconut Jelly Cubes recipe! In this dessert, there are two layers representing two different life stages of the coconut: coconut water from a young coconut, and coconut milk from a mature one. Perfumed with aromatic pandan leaf, the combination is […]
This is my favourite chocolate cake recipe which I’ve been making for 10 years! It’s super moist and chocolatey, and I also made this cake using 50% whole wheat flour and a ton of zucchini (to make up for the white chocolate cream cheese frosting!). It’s also very easy to make, and it is a […]
Creme brulee is an easy-but-elegant dessert to make at home, and it’s a great one to make in advance! It’s also a perfect candidate for being “Thai-ified”. The flavour of Thai tea works wonders with the creaminess of the custard, and the slight bitterness of the tea actually balances the richness and sweetness, making it […]
Don’t let the word “tofu” stop you! This recipe has become my favourite to make when I need a delicious and decadent dessert in a snap. Not to mention it is vegan and gluten-free so I never have to worry about who’s coming over! Compared to a classic chocolate mousse, it is far easier, healthier, […]
Saint Patrick’s day is coming up, so I thought I would share with you a green recipe in case you want to add a Thai flare to an Irish celebration! This is a dessert you can often find on the streets of Thailand. It’s a warm, creamy, custardy dip for bread made from coconut milk […]
I fused together two traditional Thai desserts and gave it a bit of a twist, and the result was absolutely divine! Warm and luscious black sticky rice pudding with creamy coconut ice cream, refreshed by sweet-tart caramelized pineapple. It’s a beautiful dessert that can be easily made in advance, not to mention it’s gluten-free, dairy-free and […]
