"Inaba Thai Curry" is famous as a canned food that you can enjoy authentic Thai taste. In addition to curry, canned Thai-style chicken dishes and soups are also available. Inaba's Thai series actually includes canned desserts. Did you know

Have you ever seen a "Thai series" dessert?
Have you ever seen a "Thai series" dessert?

Thai desserts are something that you rarely have the chance to eat except at Thai restaurants. It would be great if it could be easily eaten when you like it.

Given the quality of Thai curry, desserts can be expected, but what about the reality? I was curious, so I tried it!

■ I tried Inaba's "Thai Series" canned dessert

There are 3 types of canned desserts I got this time. "Nata de coco coconut milk" (203 yen), "Pumpkin and coconut mousse" (257 yen), "Coconut azuki milk" (267 yen). * All prices include tax

Both are "manufactured in Thailand"
Both are "manufactured in Thailand"

Both have a content of 125g (4.41oz). Of course, it can be stored at room temperature, and the expiration date was over a year.

It seems that there are few shops that sell Thai curry. I visited about 5 supermarkets and finally found it in a large store.

Found near canned red bean!
Found near canned red bean!

◆ Nata de coco and coconut milk

Coconut milk is a slightly thick liquid. Contains dice-shaped nata de coco.

When you open the can, the noodles are milky white
When you open the can, the noodles are milky white

Nata de coco is full when transferred to a plate
Nata de coco is full when transferred to a plate

It looks rough, but the mouthfeel is smooth. The sweetness of the rich coconut milk spreads on your tongue.

Nata de coco has a familiar crispy texture and a slight sweetness. It's refreshing, so it's good to eat it with plenty of coconut milk.

Entangled with plenty of coconut milk
Entangled with plenty of coconut milk

Coconut milk, which is often seen in Thai desserts, has a rich taste that is comparable to those.

◆ Pumpkin and coconut mousse

When you open the lid, the brightest pumpkin color.

Pure pumpkin color
Pure pumpkin color

It was very elastic and could be transferred to a plate in almost the same shape.

Even if you transfer it to a plate, the shape of the can remains the same
Even if you transfer it to a plate, the shape of the can remains the same

When you put it in your mouth, it has a rough texture at first, but the sweetness of pumpkin is the main ingredient. The heat melts smoothly and the sweetness of the rich coconut milk slowly comes.

You can enjoy the sweetness of pumpkin
You can enjoy the sweetness of pumpkin

It's more like a pudding than a mousse, and it's a rich and voluminous dish. It is similar to the Thai dessert "Kanom Moken", a grilled pudding made with taroimo.

◆ Coconut / Azuki milk

A translucent tapioca emerges from the milk-colored base.

The tapioca grains are big!
The tapioca grains are big!

When you open it on a plate, you will find azuki beans and tapioca pearls.

Some parts of the milk are dyed with azuki beans
Some parts of the milk are dyed with azuki beans

The base milk has a strong coconut sweetness and a rich, smooth mouthfeel. The texture is like yogurt with a little thickness.

The ingredients are around!
The ingredients are around!

Tapioca pearl is soft enough to be crushed just by pressing it with your tongue. It does not have the elasticity of tapioca that you usually eat, but it loosens finely and integrates with milk. Azuki, on the other hand, has a firm graininess, and when chewed, a soft taste spreads in the milk.

The contrast between the textures of the two types of ingredients is fun, and there are plenty of ingredients to eat. It is a dish that feels somehow Japanese with azuki beans.

■ Summary

Inaba's canned Thai desserts, all of which have a rich and authentic taste. It is highly recommended for those who like the combination of strong sweetness and coconut. The price is reasonable and it will last for a long time, so it may be good to stock it in case of sudden desire for sweets.