Photograph of the finished Khanom chan

Thailand · Bánh chín tầng Khanom chan

Khanom chan

1 hr 30 min Hands-on time
HardDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Tapioca starch Tapioca starch 11.3 oz
  • Photograph of Rice flour Rice flour 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Coconut milk Coconut milk 3 cups
  • Photograph of Sugar Sugar 8.5 oz
  • Photograph of Pandan leaves Pandan leaves 12 leaves
  • Photograph of Salt Salt 0.1 oz

Method

  1. 1 Mix tapioca starch, rice flour, coconut milk, and sugar until smooth, then strain through a sieve.
  2. 2 Divide the flour into two parts; mix one part with pandan leaf water to give it a green color.
  3. 3 Heat the mold in a steamer, then pour in the first thin layer of batter and steam for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour another layer of color on top of the first layer, steam for another 5 minutes, and repeat until all layers are cooked.
  5. 5 Steam the last layer for an additional 10 minutes, let it cool completely, and then cut it with an oiled knife.

With an appliance

  • Pressure cooker 1 hr 10 min

    Replace steps 3–5: steam each layer of cake at low pressure for 3 minutes, except for the last layer which needs 6 minutes, then quickly release the pressure; steps 1–2 and the cooling process remain unchanged.

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