【From a Small House in the Thai Countryside】 With a Mango in Hand, Catching the Isaan Breeze: A Thai Culinary Journey by Chanmon Crazy for Thailand’s Cool Dessert Delight! The Wobbly Green Jelly Wonder: Lod Chong 🍃🥥
On a blazing hot afternoon in Thailand, just stepping outside can make you question the meaning of life. And then, like a sweet mirage, you spot a glass of milky goodness with mysterious green squiggles floating inside.
That, my friend, is Lod Chong （ลอดช่อง） – Thailand’s sweet and wobbly salvation!
The name sounds strange, but don’t worry – it’s totally safe!
Okay, “Lod Chong" might sound like the name of an alien bug. But don’t let that stop you. What’s inside is actually soft, chewy, and absolutely delightful.
These green jelly noodles are made from rice flour and tapioca flour, giving them that perfect bouncy texture. Combine them with rich coconut milk and a deeply caramelized palm sugar syrup, pour it all over crushed ice… and boom! You’ve got yourself a tropical vacation in a cup.
One spoonful and you’ll go,
“This tastes better than air-conditioning!”
What’s the green stuff made of? Is it healthy?
The vibrant green color comes from pandan leaves （bai toey） – a fragrant tropical leaf with a vanilla-like scent. Some places use artificial coloring these days, but the best vendors still boil the real leaves for that gentle, leafy flavor and gorgeous color. Natural, fragrant, and kinda healthy-feeling!
A street-food staple – but yes, you can make it at home!
You’ll find Lod Chong everywhere in Thailand – from street carts to 7-Eleven to fancy cafés. But if you’re up for a little kitchen adventure, here’s how you can recreate this chilled classic at home:
🍧【Let’s Make Lod Chong at Home!】🍧
Ingredients （Serves 2–3）
For the Green Jelly Noodles:
Tapioca flour – 100g
Rice flour – 50g
Water – 500ml
Pandan juice – 100ml
（or green food coloring + pandan essence as a backup）
For the Syrup:
Palm sugar – 100g
Water – 100ml
A pinch of salt
For the Coconut Milk:
Coconut milk – 200ml
A little salt
Topping:
Crushed ice – as much as your heart desires
Instructions
① Make the Green Jelly
Mix tapioca flour, rice flour, pandan juice, and water in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
Transfer to a saucepan and heat on low, stirring until it thickens and drips slowly from a spatula.
Use a special Lod Chong press （or improvise with a strainer or slotted spoon） to push the jelly into a bowl of ice water. The jelly will firm up and become satisfyingly bouncy.
② Make the Syrup
Heat palm sugar and water in a pot over medium heat.
Once melted, add a pinch of salt and let it cool.
③ Prepare the Coconut Milk
Warm the coconut milk slightly and add a little salt. Don’t boil!
④ Assemble the Dessert
Fill a glass with green jelly, pour over syrup and coconut milk.
Pile on crushed ice and enjoy the chill tropical vibes!
But wait… what’s “Lod Chong Singapore”?
Fun fact! In Thai markets, you might see a version called “Lod Chong Singapore.” No, it didn’t come from Singapore!
It’s just a retro-style version with a fancier look – often served in glass cups or with extra colorful toppings. Marketing, right?
💚 Make Today a Lod Chong Day!
Jelly-like yet milky, chewy but cooling – this dessert is like a happy snack and a chill drink rolled into one.
So instead of reaching for iced coffee on a hot afternoon, why not try Lod Chong for a tropical recharge?
Fun to make, delicious to eat, and kind of… alien-looking?
That’s part of its sweet charm! 🌱✨
🗨️ [Tensui says]
☀️ Beat the Thai heat with a glass of icy Lod Chong!
That chewy green jelly soaked in creamy coconut milk and topped with crushed ice? Pure happiness in a cup 🌈
And the best part – you can make it at home! The gentle scent of pandan adds the perfect touch of tropical comfort 💚
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