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Creamy coconut desserts from Thailand

Western desserts these definately are not. The Thai desserts page inside this beautiful site offer three very simple recipes with few ingredients: Sangkhaya Fakthong (Custard pumkin), Bua Loi Phuak (Taro Balls in Coconut Cream), and Kluai Buat Chi (Banana Cooked in Coconut Milk). Thai sweets do not include brownies, cookies, or chocolate cake! Graphically, this is a very appealing site. Much of the food-related information is typical fare, if you have ever read a Thai cookbook. On the other hand, if you recently visited your first Thai restaurant, this site may serve your heightened curiosity well. Concise recipes are also presented for typical Thai dishes, such as fried rice, tom yum goong (sour spicy shrimp soup), and barbecued chicken with papaya salad. If you are planning a trip to Thailand, this should definitely be one of your stops on the Internet. Or stay at home, close your eyes, and pretend you are in the tropics of Asia, spooning a smooth coconut dessert into your mouth.

Thu, 16 Mar 2000 07:36:16 -0800