#ExploreKhonKaen 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 ‘𝗞𝗮𝗼 𝗝𝗼 𝗥𝗼𝘆 𝗡𝗴𝗮’ 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝘂𝗲𝗮𝗶 𝗡𝗼𝗶 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁?

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This dish has been honored as a local delicacy of Khon Kaen, receiving recognition from the Office of Cultural Affairs as part of the “One Province, One Dish” project to celebrate traditional local foods and “The Lost Taste” for the year 2024. This year, two other dishes have also been nominated: “Herb-Cooked Crab Shell” from Ban Fang District and “Tender Mushroom Soup” from Phu Wiang District.

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This dish can be enjoyed on various occasions and is traditionally made during festivals and ceremonies. In the past, when villagers faced economic hardships and had large families, they used locally grown produce to stretch their rice supply. The ingredients for this dish include: sticky rice, pumpkin, grated fresh coconut, coconut milk, sugar, palm sugar, salt, and sesame seeds. Here’s how to prepare it :

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1. Steam the sticky rice and pumpkin together and mix them well.

2. Add a small amount of coconut milk.

3. Add palm sugar.

4. Add granulated sugar.

5. Add salt.

6. Add grated fresh coconut.

7. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.

8. Serve topped with sesame seeds and additional grated coconut.

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It’s a simple dish to make, but I haven’t had the chance to try it myself. If you’ve made or tasted it, please share your recommendations or where to find it in the comments!