Kluay Khao Mao (กล้วยข้าวเม่า)A delicious snack if you are not watching your weight. Kluay Khao Mao is a banana (Kluay - กล้วย) and sticky rice (Khao Mao - ข้าวเม่า) snack.
Before, I ramble on about this delicious treat, let me explain what Khao Mao (ข้าวเม่า ) is. Khao mao comes from immature (almost mature) sticky rice. Un-husked sticky rice grains are roasted in a pan and then pounded while still hot. After separating the rice husk, you are left with flattened greenish rice grains called Khao Mao.
Khao Mao is prepared by adding a binder to make it able to form a jacket covering the ripe bananas. At this point, you can let your imagination fly. You could add sesame seeds, vanilla flavor, strips of jackfruit or anise seeds. Deep fry and drain excess oil. Garnish with grated coconut, sesame seeds or cane sugar.
This snack really rocks but is kind of difficult to find. So when you do find it along the street – make sure to get some of these babies and have fun!
Oh My Gosh! This is delicious! Can you please post the recipe? The greenish rice you pound while still hot is called "pinipig" in filipino. It's delicious!
ReplyDeleteYes! This is pinipig. Whenever I find Kluay Khao Mao - I always make it a point to take some home. I just cannot get enough of this. Would be a great addition to Pinoy cuisine.
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