How is Black Beans used in Thai cooking?

Black beans - sometimes called turtle beans - surprise a lot of visitors because in Thailand they mostly turn up in sweets, not savoury dishes. High in protein and fibre, they're simmered until soft and folded into desserts: coconut ice cream studded with black beans, beans in sweet coconut milk, or grilled bamboo tubes of sticky rice packed with them. They hold their shape and add a soft, earthy bite against all that coconut sweetness - a good reminder that the line between bean and dessert isn't drawn the same way everywhere.

Can I cook with Black Beans in a Chiang Mai cooking class?

Yes - we use Black Beans in our hands-on classes. Explore them on our Cooking Classes page.

Black Beans - Thai Pantry Essentials | Thai Akha Kitchen

Black beans - sometimes called turtle beans - surprise a lot of visitors because in Thailand they mostly turn up in sweets, not savoury dishes. High in…

Black Beans - Thai Pantry Essentials | Thai Akha Kitchen Black beans - sometimes called turtle beans - surprise a lot of visitors because in Thailand they mostly turn up in sweets, not savoury dishes. High in…