Khao Tom Mat, or Bananas in Steamed Sticky Rice
Traditional Thai Dessert in Bang Pa-In, Thailand
One of central Thailand's most iconic desserts is khao tom mat, or bananas in steamed sticky rice. Traditionally served wrapped up in a fresh banana leaf after a meal of boat noodles, this dish said to have originated in the kitchens of ordinary Thai households, where it was made during leisure time, especially in the rice farming off-season. As it's easily transportable and doesn't spoil quickly, khao tom mat was a favorite for Thai farmers to bring as a snack during their labor-intensive days in the fields.
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| khao tam mat in Ayutthaya, Thailand (banana and sticky rice in a banana leaf) |
To make this sweet dessert, sticky rice is soaked overnight before being mixed with a pinch of salt and mashed up with a ripe banana and a scattering of sweet black beans. The black beans lend a subtle earthy tone to the dessert, providing an added depth of flavor and texture. This delightful dessert is then traditionally wrapped in banana leaves and hand-tied with thin strips of bamboo or, more commonly nowadays, skewered with a toothpick to seal.
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| a basket of bananas and sticky rice at a traditional boat noodle shop |
In the heart of Thailand, kao tom mat continues to be a sweet emblem of central Thai culture best enjoyed after a delicious bowl of boat noodles.
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| many traditional Thai desserts are served wrapped in banana leaves |
Location
We enjoyed the khao tom mat after a bowl of boat noodles just outside of Bang Pa-In Palace in Bang Pa-In, Thailand (near Ayutthaya).
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| Thai boat noodle shop in Bang Pa-In, Thailand |
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The noodle shop is located just outside of the entrance to Bang Pa-In Palace in Bang Pa-In, Thailand. See the exact location in the map below:
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