Lod Chong Recipe – Thai Pandan Noodles in Sweet Coconut Milk

🌿 What Is Lod Chong?

Lod Chong (also called Thai pandan noodles) is traditionally made from rice flour or mung bean flour flavored with pandan leaf extract, giving the noodles a natural green color and fragrant aroma.
It is served in sweetened coconut milk, often with crushed ice, making it a refreshing dessert drink for hot tropical weather.
You’ll find it in Thai markets, street stalls, and dessert cafés, especially during summer.

🥣 Ingredients

For 2–3 servings:

Pandan Noodles

• ½ cup rice flour

• 2 tbsp mung bean flour

• ½ cup pandan juice (blend fresh pandan leaves with water and strain)

• ½ cup water

• 1 tsp sugar

• A pinch of salt

Coconut Milk Sauce

• 1 cup coconut milk

• 3–4 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 tsp rice flour or cornstarch (to thicken slightly)

To Serve

• Crushed ice

• Optional: roasted mung beans or palm seeds for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Make Pandan Noodles

1. Mix rice flour, mung bean flour, sugar, salt, and water in a bowl until smooth.

2. Add pandan juice and stir to combine.

3. Bring a pot of water to boil. Using a pasta press, sieve, or piping bag, press the pandan mixture into the boiling water.

4. Cook until the noodles float to the top (2–3 minutes).

5. Remove and immediately place in ice water to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.

Step 2: Prepare Coconut Milk Sauce

1. In a small saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, salt, and rice flour.

2. Heat gently over low heat, stirring until slightly thickened. Let cool.

Step 3: Assemble Dessert

1. Place the pandan noodles in a serving glass or bowl.

2. Add crushed ice on top.

3. Pour sweetened coconut milk over the noodles.

4. Garnish with roasted mung beans, palm seeds, or additional pandan leaves.

Serve immediately — cool, creamy, and fragrant!

💡 Tips for the Perfect Lod Chong

• Use fresh pandan juice for the most aromatic flavor and vibrant green color.

• Don’t overcook the noodles; they should stay slightly chewy.

• Adjust sugar in coconut milk depending on the sweetness of your pandan noodles.

• Serve with palm sugar syrup for added richness.

🌞 Why You’ll Love It

Lod Chong is a classic Thai summer dessert — sweet, cooling, and visually striking with its vibrant green noodles and creamy coconut milk.
It’s also naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for many dietary preferences.

This dessert perfectly captures Thailand’s love for sweet, aromatic, and refreshing flavors, making it a must-try both for locals and travelers.

🥥 Final Thoughts

Lod Chong (ลอดช่อง) is simple, beautiful, and incredibly satisfying.
Whether you’re enjoying it on a hot day, craving a sweet treat, or looking to explore Thai desserts at home, this pandan noodle dessert brings a taste of Thailand straight to your kitchen.