What is Kanom Khao Tan (ขนมข้าวตาน) and what does it taste like?

Kanom Khao Tan is a traditional Thai dessert dish with a flavor profile of authentic Thai balance of sweet, sour, salty, and savory notes.

How spicy is Kanom Khao Tan?

The spice level is rated 0/5. It is mild and approachable for most palates.

What are the key ingredients and potential allergens in Kanom Khao Tan?

Key ingredients include: rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, pandan leaves. No primary common allergens in standard recipes, but always notify waitstaff of specific dietary requirements.

How do you eat and order Kanom Khao Tan authentically?

Best enjoyed fresh and hot. Follow regional dining customs with jasmine rice or fresh Thai condiments.

Kanom Khao Tan — Flavors, Ingredients & How to Eat

ขนมข้าวตาน

糯米煎饼

Kanom Khao Tan is a classic Thai dessert dish. Key ingredients: rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, pandan leaves. Learn about this authentic Thai dish — ingredients, flavor, spice level, and how to eat it.

Spice Level

0/5

All images clearly labeled with statusMild, easy to eat

CategoryDessert

Main Ingredients

rice flourcoconut milksugarpandan leaves

Allergens

This is a general guide. Always check ingredients and preparation with the restaurant.

✓ None

Origin

Kanom Khao Tan is a traditional central Thai dessert that originated during the early Rattanakosin period, particularly in Bangkok and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. Made from glutinous rice and sugar, it is commonly served at weddings and major festivals.

Appearance and Taste

The dessert appears as small, round, slightly yellowish-white balls with a smooth, soft, and sticky surface. It offers a delicate sweet and creamy taste from white sugar and coconut milk, complemented by the fragrance of pandan or kaffir lime leaves. Some variations have a slight bitterness due to the addition of turmeric.

Ingredients

Glutinous rice flour, white sugar, coconut milk, pandan leaves, water, vegetable oil for coating.

How to Eat

Enjoy with hot green or black tea. Best consumed immediately after cooking while still warm. Can be eaten directly with hands, or use toothpicks if preferring cleanliness.