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TL;DR: Boiled Beans. It is a Thai dessert. It is a popular dessert eaten in winter. They are generally sold in markets where Thais live. Like sesame seeds that.

Boiled Beans

Boiled Beans It is a Thai dessert. It is a popular dessert eaten in winter. They are generally sold in markets where Thais live. Like sesame seeds that are difficult to buy and eat nowadays.

Red beans are grains that Thai people of Thailand are well known for. Red bean is often found in sweet foods such as red bean bread, sugar boiled red bean, red bean paste, or red bean ice cream. But besides being delicious, sweet, and smooth Red beans are also a highly nutritious food.

Ingredient

- Powdered sugarcane juice 600 g.

- Red beans 600 g.

How to do

1. The first step is to wash the red beans thoroughly. Soak in enough water to cover it. Then leave it for 1 night.

2. Bring red beans to boil until soft. Then scoop up to drain. by pounding the red beans thoroughly.

3. Boil powdered sugarcane juice. add a little water boil enough to dissolve Then put the pounded red beans into the sugarcane juice. by people to match all the time until the sugarcane juice is over, turn off the light.

Tips for cooking/choose ingredients in the season with the peas of the year should use lentils It is much tastier than red beans.

Name	Tau Tom Oi (Sweet Red Beans with Sugarcane Syrup)
Category	Traditional Thai Dessert / Northern Thai Snack
Cultural Group	Thai Yong Community
Region	Northern Thailand
Main Ingredients	Red Beans and Sugarcane Syrup
Alternative Ingredient	Seasonal field beans (“Tua Pee”) can be used for richer flavor
Key Characteristics	Soft, mashed beans cooked with sugarcane syrup into a thick, smooth, aromatic dessert
Taste	Sweet, rich, slightly nutty, and naturally fragrant
Texture	Smooth, thick, and soft without grainy or hard bits
Seasonal Popularity	Traditionally consumed during the winter season
Current Availability	Less commonly found today, especially outside Thai Yong communities
Nutritional Value	Rich in protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates, vitamin B1, potassium, magnesium, and manganese
Health Benefits	Supports energy production, promotes satiety, aids digestion, and contributes to overall nutritional intake
Key Process	Soaking beans overnight, boiling until soft, mashing, and cooking with sugarcane syrup until thickened
Soaking Time	About 1 night
Cooking Method	Boiling, pounding, and slow cooking
Heat Level	Low to medium heat for slow thickening without burning
Serving Style	Served warm or at room temperature as a dessert or snack
Important Tip	Cook beans until fully soft before mashing for a smooth consistency
Precaution	Undercooked beans result in hard texture; high heat may cause burning and bitterness