Art appreciation of Thai dessert

Abstract

Thai dessert (Khanom Thai) is glamorous and attractive dessert due to harmony of art. The culinary of dessert cooking is required combination between art and cooking begin with cutting and molding into small pieces. The auspicious ingredients of Thai desserts are sugar and coconut milk. Scented candles and flowers such as Jasmine, Rose, Ylang-Ylang flower and Chomnat are infused for entrancing aroma. Typically, the color of Thai dessert comes from natural plants such as green color from Panda leave, yellow color from Turmeric, blue color and deep blue color from Pea flowers, Purple color from glutinous rice, black color from burnt coconut peel and red color from Lac. Moreover, banana leaves and Pandan leave are applied as wrapping in different aspects for Thai desserts.