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Khanom Tuay Foo (Steamed Sponge Cakes)

Khanom tuay foo are delectable, steamed rice-flour muffins that are flavored with jasmine water. While they were once a common street food, these tasty treats are less typical today. However, there are still a number of Thai homes and restaurants that continue the sweet legacy of making this fluffy and addictive dessert.

Recipe Servings: 4

Prep Time
15 minutes
+ 2 hours resting
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
2 hours 25 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (320 g) rice flour
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) active dried yeast
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda
  • ½ cup (120 ml) jasmine water
  • 2 cups (400 g) gula merah (palm sugar)
  • Food coloring (optional)

Directions

  1. Sift rice flour with yeast and baking soda into a mixing bowl.
  2. Add jasmine water gradually while stirring to form a soft paste.
  3. Stir in sugar and combine well.
  4. If using food coloring, divide mixture into two or three equal sections for each color and mix well.
  5. Cover dough and let rest for 2 hours, or until bubbles form.
  6. Pour dough into small, preheated ramekins.
  7. Steam khanom tuay fu for 10 minutes.
  8. Set aside to cool.
  9. Serve warm or cold.