This dessert is called khanom si thuay because it consists of four ingredients and each has a good meaning. This sweet is normally served in a wedding ceremony. Thefirst ingredient is med maeng lak (basil seeds), which is called khai kob, and that refers to fertility. Next is lod chong (pandan noodles). It is called nok ploi, meaning setting off with no harm. The third element is khao tok (popped rice), representing purity. The last ingredient is black sticky rice, calledai tue. The meaning is the love that sticks together eternally. The way to eat the dessert is to mix the four ingredients together and top with sweet coconut milk.