Khao mak

Khao mak is a low-alcoholic Thai dessert made with fermented rice. It is made from sticky (glutinous) rice that is soaked, rinsed, and cooked. It is then mixed with a starter (look pang), consisting of yeast and different herbs and spices. After fermentation, the rice ready for consumption, and the dish typically has a low amount of alcohol. It is usually packed into parcels made of banana leaves or plastic containers. Khao mak has a sweet, subtly sour flavor. This traditional dessert was often sold by street vendors, but now it is mostly home-made.