Khanom alua (Thai coconut-flavored soft candies)
These rice noodles with almond are a traditional Thai dessert. They are cooked, colored, and dried in the sun.
Rice almond cakes are a delicious and colorful dessert originating from Thailand. They are perfect for celebrations or as a small snack. This recipe guides you step-by-step through the process of making this traditional cake.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time20 min
- Cook time15 min
- Resting12 hr
- Total12 hr 35 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodcooking
- Estimated cost$4.35 $0.22 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 14, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Ingredients
people
- $0.24
- $0.19
- $2.50
- $1.42
Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Combine the flour, sugar, and coconut cream until the sugar is completely dissolved. ≈ 4 min
- Filter through a muslin cloth. ≈ 3 min
- Cook over low to medium heat, stirring constantly until the dough becomes translucent, then divide it and color each portion.
- Let it cool, then place small drops on a plate using a pipette.
- Dry them in the sun for three days, or in a very low-temperature oven.
The bill
Khanom alua (Thai coconut-flavored soft candies)
- 10 tablespoons of wheat flour$0.24
- 1/4 cup of sugar$0.19
- 1/4 cup of coconut cream$2.50
- Food coloring of your choice (or pandan juice, or cocoa powder)$1.42
Total$4.35
that's $0.22 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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