When it comes to Thai desserts, move over chocolate…. it’s all about the fruits here! The climate is perfect for growing fruits including, but not limited to, mangos, coconuts, bananas, pineapples, passionfruit, dragon fruit, and papaya. There is cheap and delicious fruit on every corner, and many Thai desserts utilize the abundance of nature’s candy.
I’ve had a few unique Thai desserts since being in Thailand. But trying strange-looking and odd-smelling items from the side of the street isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.
Here are the 3 best Thai desserts that non-adventure eaters are sure to love.
1. Mango Sticky Rice
Mango sticky rice is THE quintessential Thai dessert. It consists of glutinous sticky rice, mango, coconut milk, and perhaps a few mung beans sprinkled on top to tie it all together. The chewy, slightly salty, rice compliments the tender sweet mango to perfection while the coconut milk adds a rich creaminess
The ever allusive “they” say that perfect doesn’t exist. But “they” have never tried mango sticky rice.
Expect to Pay: 60-100 THB is the usual, but it can be more expensive in Bangkok.
2. Thai Roti
Thai roti carts pop up along the streets as the sun goes down. This Thai dessert consists of a piece of dough that is stretched thin and cooked on a hot plate. Common fillings are egg, egg and banana, and banana and Nutella. Usually, condensed milk is liberally drizzled on top, maybe even some Nutella if you’re feeling frisky.
A perfect Thai roti is a little crunchy on the outside and just sweet enough without overwhelming the palette.
Expect to Pay: 40-60THB
To see how it’s made, check out my Instagram video below!:
3. Khanom Ba Bin- Grilled Coconut Pancakes
Grilled coconut pancakes are like a warm, flat macaroon with a lovely sweet coconut flavor and slightly chewy texture. They are made with both glutinous rice flour and normal rice flour, sugar, egg, coconut and water. Often, different essences will be infused to add a different flavor. While you might not find them in Western Thai restaurants, they are totally delicious and anything but intimidating… perfect for non-adventure eaters!
Expect to Pay: 10-30 THB
