The turmeric in the rice gives it a vibrant yellow colour, which can even make ... which can make the rice sticky. The water does not need to run clear when rinsing like it does for Japanese ...
Coconuts come from Suratthani province, in the south, as they must have an intense flavor that complements the sticky rice. The yellow mung beans are baked, not fried, to give the dish a slight crisp.
Replacing the sticky rice are nourishing pearl rice and oats ... pandan for green, and turmeric for yellow. Each cube is made with Thai glutinous rice filled with the richness of coconut milk ...