When I think of Piak Poon I imagine the ancient times of great, great, grandmothers and grandfathers of Thailand cultivating pandan leaves for many savory and sweet recipes. I imagine royals sticking two-pronged, jewel-embedded forks into the thick, sweet, aromatic gel made by the royal food artisans.
Today, Piak Poon can be found in many places in Thailand, especially where tourists don’t roam. Yes, it’s that traditional. The one in these images was sold on a fold-out table in front of our local supermarket, away from the farang* filled streets.
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