Steamed Coconut Cream
Thai Thai - Steamed Dishes

Steamed Coconut Cream

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 400ml coconut cream
  • • 4 eggs, beaten
  • • 5 tbsp palm sugar
  • • 3 pandan leaves, tied in knots
  • • 1/4 tsp salt
  • • 100ml coconut milk
  • • 1/2 tsp lime zest

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Warm the coconut milk and coconut cream gently with the pandan leaves for 5 minutes to infuse.

2
Phase 2

Whisk the beaten eggs into the cream with palm sugar and salt until smooth.

3
Phase 3

Pour the custard through a fine sieve into a heatproof dish.

4
Phase 4

Steam over a gentle, rolling boil for 25-30 minutes until the custard is set but still jiggly.

5
Phase 5

Chill briefly, remove the pandan, and serve the steamed coconut custard with a sprinkle of lime zest.