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Thai Pumpkin in Coconut Milk | Fakthong Gang Buad | ฟักทองแกงบวด
This quick and easy Thai pumpkin in coconut milk is the perfect sweet and creamy ending to any meal, no matter the season. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it's a delightful treat that comes together in no time!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 17.6 ounces pumpkin
- 1 cup Thai dessert scented coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Wash the pumpkin. Cut it in half and scoop the seeds out. Then cut into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on or cutting it off, depending on your preference.
- 2
Add coconut milk and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Then add sugar and salt. Stir to incorporate.
- 3
Add bite-sized pieces of pumpkin to the pan and allow to simmer in the sweetened coconut milk until they are fork tender, about 15 minutes. Serve while still hot.