Lao Lotus Flower Cookies: A Delicate Bite of Heaven
Lao Lotus Flower Cookies: A Delicate Bite of Heaven
Lao Lotus Flower Cookies, also known as Khanom Dok Bua, are a delicate and delicious treat that is sure to impress. These cookies are made with a simple dough of glutinous rice flour, jasmine rice flour, coconut milk, sesame seeds, and eggs. The dough is then shaped into the form of a lotus flower, a symbol of purity and beauty in Lao culture. Once fried, the cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with a rich and nutty flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1-½ cups glutinous rice flour
- 1-½ cups jasmine rice flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
- 4 eggs
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour, jasmine rice flour, sugar, salt, and black sesame seeds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, and water.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or wok over medium heat to 330 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Dip the flower mold into the batter, ensuring that all of the holes are coated.
- Carefully lower the mold into the hot oil and hold it there for a few seconds, until the batter begins to set.
- Gently shake the mold to release the cookie.
- Fry the cookie for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove the cookie from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Repeat steps 5-9 until all of the batter is used up.
Tips:
- For a crispier cookie, fry for a little longer.
- If the batter is too thick, thin it out with a little more water.
- If the batter is too thin, add a little more glutinous rice flour.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pot or wok when frying the cookies.
- Serve the cookies warm or at room temperature.
Enjoy!
Tips:
- To ensure that the batter is the correct consistency, dip a small amount into the hot oil. If the batter falls off the mold quickly, it is too thin. If the batter does not fall off the mold easily, it is too thick.
- When frying the cookies, use a wooden chopstick to gently separate them from the mold if they stick.
- To serve the cookies in a traditional Lao style, arrange them on a platter and garnish with shredded coconut, edible flowers, or gold leaf.
Variations:
- For a sweeter cookie, add more sugar to the batter.
- For a spicier cookie, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the batter.
- For a more flavorful cookie, use coconut oil or peanut oil instead of vegetable oil.
No matter how you choose to make them, Lao Lotus Flower Cookies are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Try, you will love it!!!
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