Laos Khao Lod Song Recipe
564kcal
Ingredients
For the Sweetened Coconut Milk:
- 4 cups sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups water
For the Pandan Flavored Gems:
- 1 cup pandan juice extracted from pandan leaves
- 1 cup rice flour
- food coloring Green
- Ice cold water
Equipment
- Saucepan: Used to heat and simmer the sweetened coconut milk.
- Strainer: Used to strain the pandan-flavored gems and separate them from the water.
- Large Bowl: Used to collect the green pandan gems as they fall into ice-cold water.
- Serving Bowls or Glasses: Used to serve the Laos Khao Lod Song dessert.
- Measuring Cups: Used to measure ingredients accurately.
- Whisk or Spoon: Used to stir and combine ingredients while preparing the sweetened coconut milk.
- Knife: Used to cut and extract the juice from the pandan leaves.
Method
Prepare the Sweetened Coconut Milk:
- In a saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk and water.
- Stir well until fully combined.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Make the Pandan Flavored Gems:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pandan juice and rice flour.
- Stir well until a smooth batter is formed.
- If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring to enhance the color.
- Set up a large strainer or sieve above a container filled with ice-cold water.
Cooking the Pandan Flavored Gems:
- Pour the pandan batter into the strainer/sieve and gently tap or shake it to allow small droplets to fall into the ice-cold water below.
- The droplets will form small gems as they hit the cold water, resembling green rain.
- Repeat the process until all the batter has been used.
Assemble the Khao Lod Song:
- Divide the sweetened coconut milk among 8 serving bowls.
- Add a desired amount of caramelized sugar or palm sugar to sweeten the coconut milk further, if desired.
- Scoop a generous amount of the pandan flavored gems and place them on top of the coconut milk in each bowl.
- Serve the Khao Lod Song chilled.
Nutrition
Calories564kcalCarbohydrates99gProtein13gFat14gSaturated Fat8gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat4gCholesterol52mgSodium197mgPotassium583mgFiber0.5gSugar83gVitamin A409IUVitamin C4mgCalcium438mgIron0.4mg
Notes
Use fresh pandan leaves for the best flavor and aroma.
Strain the pandan-flavored gems carefully to remove any impurities.
Cool the pandan gems in ice-cold water to maintain their shape and vibrant green color.
Adjust the sweetness of the coconut milk according to personal preference.
Experiment with different textures by adding tapioca pearls or glutinous rice balls.
Garnish the dessert with shredded coconut or sesame seeds for added visual appeal.