Thong Yip

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Description

Thong Yip is a Thai dessert of Portuguese origin, made of egg yolks cooked in a sugar syrup scented with jasmine water. The yolks are delicately shaped into small five-petal flowers, hence the name "Thong Yip" (pinching gold). The texture is melt-in-the-mouth and sweet, with a rich egg and sugar taste. It is a ceremonial dessert, considered lucky and often given at weddings and celebrations.

History & Origin

Thong Yip belongs to the "Thong" (golden desserts) family introduced to Thailand in the 17th century by Marie Guimar (Thao Thong Kip Ma), a woman of Portuguese-Japanese origin who worked at the Ayutthaya royal court. She adapted Portuguese "fios de ovos" recipes to local ingredients, creating a family of golden desserts that became iconic in Thai pastry.

Main Ingredients

• Water
• Eggs
• Syrup
• Sugar