‘Putu Pi Ring’, a local snack that is hard to find in Satun.

Satun, ‘Putu Pi Ring’, a traditional dessert local to Satun, difficult to find, looks similar to steamed buns. Influenced from Singapore and Malaysia. Inside there is a filling made from cane sugar or coconut sugar. Eat with grated coconut.

Putu Pi Ring snacks, similar to steamed buns It’s white powder. Made into balls with filling inside. Nowadays it is very difficult to find them. Must go to a specific event or activity or work related to the dissemination of local culture To be able to see and eat this kind of dessert, Mrs. Saripa Ayameen, villager, Village No. 4, Ban Kuan Subdistrict, Mueang District, Satun Province, makes Putu Pi Ring dessert. Tell me that The method for making this kind of dessert was passed on from my grandmother. It is a dessert that has been influenced by Singapore and Malaysia because in the past, the Ban Chin community, Chalung Subdistrict, Mueang District, which is next to Ban Kuan Subdistrict, was a commercial area that did business with Singaporeans-Malaysians. This resulted i
n filming of the culture of making desserts and food together. In the past, Mrs. Sareepa Said that he took up the profession of making Putu Piring snacks and selling them, sending his children to finish school, and when the children all had jobs, they stopped selling them. But if there is an event or festival that wants to bring this kind of dessert to publicize Or if there is a special order, we will accept it.

The method for making this type of dessert involves sifting rice flour and mixing it with water and a little salt. Then mix together until the dough comes together. Then steam it for about 1 hour, let it cool, then mash it thoroughly. Then put it in the mold. Leave a hole in the middle for filling. which is made from cane sugar or coconut sugar

Cover the top with dough. Knock the dessert out of the mold and steam it for another 10 minutes. Eat with grated coconut. What’s special about Putupiring? When eaten, cane sugar or coconut sugar will melt in the mouth. It will have a sweet, juicy flavor and t
he aroma of sugar. Also, the grated coconut tastes oily. Adds a very soft and smooth taste. And if some of the sugar isn’t completely dissolved, you’ll get another delicious, crispy sugar taste. Putu Pi Ring snacks sell for 5 baht each. Nowadays, it’s quite difficult to make a living.

Source: Thai News Agency