Nakhon Pathom

Khao Lam is a traditional Thai and Lao dessert consisting of sweet sticky rice roasted in specially prepared bamboo tubes. This ancient dish combines glutinous rice with coconut milk, black beans, and palm sugar, creating layers of flavor from soft and creamy at the top to chewy and caramelized at the bottom. The bamboo imparts a subtle woody fragrance to the rice while the slow roasting over charcoal creates a uniquely textured dessert that has been enjoyed across Southeast Asia for centuries. Often found at street markets and temple festivals, Khao Lam represents the ingenuity of using bamboo as both cooking vessel and serving container.

A beloved traditional Thai and Lao dessert featuring sticky rice sweetened with coconut milk and wrapped around ripe banana, all bundled in aromatic banana leaves and steamed to perfection. This iconic sweet snack is commonly served at weddings, festivals, and special occasions, particularly during Ok Phansa (the end of Buddhist Lent). The parcels are traditionally steamed in pairs, symbolizing couples and unity. The result is a soft, chewy, subtly sweet treat that showcases Thailand's mastery of simple ingredients and traditional wrapping techniques.