Khanom sai bua

Khanom sai bua is a type of Thai dessert. It is regarded as another type of traditional Thai dessert that is hard to find and few people know.
Khanom sai bua is a steamed dessert similar to khanom fak thong, khanom man, and khanom kluai. Main ingredient is young stem lotus which has a unique texture and flavor.
Khanom sai bua is made of rice and tapioca flours mixed with coarsely sliced dried stem lotus and coconut milk, and sprinkled with shredded coconut, and wrapped in banana leaves, before steaming for about 25 minutes is the last step.
This type of dessert is originated from a community that is adjacent to the waterway in the past. During the rainy season, lotuses flourish. These are used to worship the Buddha and are also an important ingredient in many recipes. Especially lotus stem also has aroma of rain which go well with coconut milk.
Khanom sai bua has a taste that is not the same as any type of Thai dessert, but is similar to a khao tom mat.
Currently, Khanom sai bua is produced and sold in a few places such as Bang Phut of Pathum Thani and Hua Takhe in east suburb Bangkok etc.