Experience the Aroma and Mild Bitterness of Grass Jelly (Chao Kuay) Dessert
Grass Jelly (Chao Kuai)
ThailandBangkok, Amphawa Floating Market
- Food Travel Log
- Grass jelly (known as Chao Kuai in Thailand)
Black jelly with a grassy aroma reminiscent of offering a donation and a faint bitterness like being avoided by women. This bitter experience is perfectly complemented by the milky syrup’s sweetness, making it a valuable dessert that teaches the essence of society and revives faith. - Taste Rating
- Price
- ? Baht
- Meal Date
- 5/3/2019
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Grass jelly is made from "xiangcao," a plant native to China, and is considered beneficial for health, even being used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is widely enjoyed in southern China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia as a popular cold dessert that provides refreshing coolness in hot climates. However, some people are not fond of its unique herbal aroma and slight bitterness, so it is often served with condensed milk or syrup to adjust its sweetness. The cultivation and history of xiangcao are extensive, with ancient claims of it being a Taoist elixir for immortality. In reality, it is a food that transforms its distinctive aroma into something edible and fosters the courage to share with others. The author of this blog, despite his extensive experiences, still struggles to distinguish between women and food, and perhaps he too requires the faith to venture into unknown territories.
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