Thai Sweet Potato Pudding Maw Gaeng

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 14

Traditional Thai Sweet Potato Pudding Maw Gaeng for dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 large eggs
	1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
	1 1/4 cups palm sugar or 1 1/4 cups sugar
	1 1/4 cups sweet potatoes , cooked and mashed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

324

Sugar

32g

Fat

10g

Thai Sweet Potato Pudding Maw Gaeng is a traditional dessert from Thailand. It is also known as 'kanom mun gai' which means sweet potato cake. This dessert is popular in Thai households and often served during special occasions. It is made using sweet potatoes, coconut milk, eggs, and palm sugar. The dessert has a soft and creamy texture with a slightly sticky and chewy inside. The sweetness is balanced with the nutty flavor of coconut milk. It can be enjoyed hot or cold as a dessert or snack.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9 inch round cake pan with oil and set aside.
2.	In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs until light and frothy.
3.	Add coconut milk and sugar, whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in sweet potatoes.
4.	Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and place it in the oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set.
5.	Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

Thai Sweet Potato Pudding Maw Gaeng is a simple and easy dessert with a unique taste.
Its sweet and rich flavor combined with coconut milk will satisfy your sweet tooth.
Sweet potatoes provide a lot of nutrients such as vitamins A and C, dietary fiber, and potassium.

CONS

This dessert may be too sweet for some people.
It also contains palm sugar which is high in calories and should be consumed in moderation.
Sweet potatoes may not be available in some regions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sweet potatoes are rich in nutrients, which are good for your health. They contain antioxidants that protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals. Sweet potatoes may help to regulate blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity. These health benefits combined with coconut milk make Thai Sweet Potato Pudding Maw Gaeng a healthy dessert option when consumed in moderation.