Thailand’s beloved stuffed coconut dessert

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00:00Have you ever tried Khanom Sai Sai? It's one of Thailand's most beloved traditional desserts,

00:05and the name means stuffed dessert, and it's exactly that.

00:10At the center is the sweet filling made from shredded coconut mixed with palm sugar and mung

00:15beans. This is wrapped in a dough made from rice flour and creamy coconut milk. Then the whole

00:21thing is neatly tucked into a banana leaf and steamed to perfection. The result, a soft, chewy

00:27treat with a rich, slightly salty coconut flavor that balances the sweetness inside. The aroma

00:34of banana leaf and coconut makes it even more irresistible. You'll often find Khanom Sai Sai

00:39in traditional ceremonies or in markets, so if you're in Thailand, don't forget to try this

00:45little bundle of joy.