Kratom food recipe is a post that shares the ingredients and cooking process for a recipe to make with kratom as the main ingredient. Kratom food recipe is meant to guide how to make a traditional Thai dish that can be made with kratom as the main or only ingredient. This recipe will provide instructions for cooking Isaan Kratong, the famous Thai dish typically eaten on New Year’s Day.
Furthermore, this post will cover what ingredients are needed, how they should be prepared before cooking, and the process of actually making and serving this dish, including when it should be eaten.
How to make a Kratom food recipe?
Preparation Time: 5-6 hours
Cooking Time: 3 hours
Resting Time: 2-3 hours
Total Time: 8-10 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients for Kratom recipe
- 10 cups of powdered kratom
- 2 tbsp of grated coconut (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp of dry roasted white sesame seeds
- Two peeled and chopped garlic cloves
- Three cups of water for cooking the kratom powder.
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- Tamarind juice (can be substituted with lemon juice)
- 1/2 cup of grated coconut (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 inch ginger, crushed
- Red chili powder, to taste. [optional]
Directions for kratom food recipe
Step 1: Place the kratom powder in a large bowl and add water to immerse it. Cover with cling film and set aside for 5-6 hours
Step 2: Heat a pan of water on high until it starts boiling. Add the grated coconut and dry roasted white sesame seeds. Cook until they turn golden brown. Set aside and let the mixture cool to room temperature
Step 3: Bring water to boil on medium heat in a large saucepan. Add onion, garlic, and ginger and cook until onion starts becoming transparent, then add rice flour, constantly stirring for about 5 minutes or until rice flour starts becoming transparent. Add the tamarind juice, coconut milk, and crushed ginger, and cook for about 10 minutes more.
Step 4: Place a sieve or colander over a large deep bowl and line it with four layers of cheesecloth. Pour the kratom powder through the cheesecloth and squeeze the cheesecloth to extract all the liquid.
Step 5: Mix the grated coconut, dry roasted white sesame seeds, and kratom liquid into a mixing bowl, stir thoroughly
Step 6: Gently compress the mixture into flat patties using your palms. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes on each side until both sides are golden brown.
Step 7: Serve with steamed rice and Chao tom (Thai green papaya salad.)
Nutrition Facts of kratom food recipe
- Calories: 200
- Protein: 2.1 grams
- Carbohydrates: 31.3 grams
- Fat: 14.5 grams
- Fiber 3.2 grams
- Sodium: 36 mg (without salt)
5 Amazing Serving Ideas for kratom food recipe
- Serve with Lao khao (Thai rice liquor)
- Kratom food recipe can also be eaten as a dessert or sweet snack
- Kratom food recipe is best enjoyed with steamed rice and salad. [Optional]
- Can be sold in any local Isaan, Thai restaurants, or streetside shops [Optional]
- This dish is often served on New Year’s Day in Thailand.
Final Thoughts
This is a straightforward recipe; anyone can quickly cook this dish with kratom powder as the main ingredient. This can be served as an appetizer or side dish to accompany your main dishes, which is why it is a good idea to add vegetables to the recipe to complete your meal. There are many ways to change this recipe and make it tastier, delicious, and healthier.
Try to add different ingredients, such as tofu or fish sauce. In addition, try replacing the coconut milk with soy sauce, fish sauce, or oyster sauce. This recipe is a great-tasting dish that is simple to prepare, healthy, and full of benefits. It can be eaten on any occasion and with any main dish, making it an easy snack.
