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    Thai coconut caramel

    Kalamae

    4.6฿50 – ฿150Best as an afternoon snack, after-meal dessert, or a travel gift to share with friends and family.
    Overview

    Traditional Thai sweet sticky coconut candy.

    A dark, glossy, and intensely chewy confection made from glutinous rice flour, palm sugar, and fresh coconut cream, often sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.
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    What's in it

    • Coconut milk or coconut cream
    • Palm sugar
    • Rice flour or glutinous rice flour
    • Salt
    • Pandan or sesame in some versions
    When to eat

    Best moments to enjoy it

    Snack timeAfternoonEvening

    Best as an afternoon snack, after-meal dessert, or a travel gift to share with friends and family.

    The story

    Origin & history

    A historic Thai sweet heavily associated with southern festivals and particularly famous as a local souvenir on Koh Samui. Originally handmade during major celebrations like Songkran, islanders perfected the recipe by slow-stirring rich local Samui coconuts and palm sugar in large brass woks for hours until caramelized into a smooth, long-lasting treat.

    At the stall

    How to order & pay

    Ordering

    Choose batches wrapped in traditional banana leaves for the best aroma.

    Paying

    Cash is preferred at roadside souvenir stalls and local markets; QR codes are accepted at larger modern shops.

    Good to know

    Allergens, nutrition & health

    Allergens

    Sesame seeds (when sprinkled on top).

    Nutrition & benefits

    High in energy from natural fats in coconut cream and carbohydrates from glutinous rice.

    Health notes

    It is very high in sugar and sticky. Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place to prevent it from melting or drawing ants in the tropical heat.

    How to eat it

    Unwrap and eat directly. Pair with unsweetened hot tea or black coffee to balance the sweetness.