How is Red Beans used in Thai cooking?

Red beans - thua daeng - are small, round, and red, similar to pinto beans and close enough to kidney beans to use the same way. In Thai cooking they live mostly on the sweet side: simmered soft and folded into desserts, coconut puddings, and shaved-ice treats. Dried beans need an overnight soak and a good boil before they're cooked further; tinned, pre-cooked beans are the easy shortcut. Their mild, earthy sweetness is a natural match for coconut milk and palm sugar.

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

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

Red Beans - Thai Pantry Essentials | Thai Akha Kitchen

Red beans - thua daeng - are small, round, and red, similar to pinto beans and close enough to kidney beans to use the same way. In Thai cooking they live…

Red Beans - Thai Pantry Essentials | Thai Akha Kitchen Red beans - thua daeng - are small, round, and red, similar to pinto beans and close enough to kidney beans to use the same way. In Thai cooking they live…