Khanom Cha Mong Kood (Egg Yolks Dumpling in Wheat Flour Crown)

Cha Mong Kood is a royal Thai dessert,served to the King. It is a rare Thai dessert because of its complicated methods of making.

Ingredients for Watermelon seeds: thorn shaped

• 1 cup red skinless watermelon seed
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup jasmine scented water

Preparation:

• Mix sugar and jasmine scented water together. 
• Heat to boiling. Remove from heat.
• Stir fry watermelon seeds over low heat. 
• Put finger into prepared syrup, then nib watermelon seeds with the finger till the syrup dries. 
• Wipe the pan with wet clothes. 
• Rub till the seeds become thorn, which takes about 5 – 6 hours. 
• Store the seeds in closed container.

Ingredients for Cup flour

• 1 cup wheat flour
• 2 egg yolks1 egg

Preparation:

• Mix flour with eggs. Knead till soft. 
• Spread the flour into thin sheets, then cut the rim to make 2 inches diameter round sheet.
• Put the flour into a small cup, press slightly to form the flour to be a cup. 
• Remove from the cup with fork. Bake and set aside