Thailand 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: Serves 4
Prep Time
15 minutes
+ 2 hours resting
+ 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
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) jasmine water
- 2 cups (400 g) palm sugar
- Food coloring (optional)
Directions
- Sift rice flour with yeast and baking soda into a mixing bowl.
- Gradually add jasmine water to form a soft paste.
- Stir in sugar and combine well.
- If using food coloring, divide mixture into 2–3 sections for each color and mix well.
- Cover dough. Let it rest for 2 hours, or until bubbles form.
- Pour dough into small, preheated ramekins.
- Steam khanom tuay fu for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Serve warm or cold.
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