dessert
Thong Yip
ทองหยิบ
Mild
Thong Yip are small golden flower-shaped Thai desserts made from egg yolk and jasmine-scented sugar syrup — one of the 'golden' royal desserts traditionally served at Thai royal ceremonies.
Cultural Origin
Thong Yip, pinched golden egg-yolk flowers, is one of the nine 'thong' (gold) desserts attributed to Maria Guyomar de Pinha in the Ayutthaya court of King Narai in the 17th century. Its name and golden color carry auspicious meaning and the dessert is a fixture at weddings, ordinations, and other ceremonies.
Allergens & Sensitivities
egg
Key Ingredients
- duck egg yolks
- sugar syrup
- jasmine water
Where to Try It
Royal Thai dessert specialists and traditional sweet shops; wedding and ceremony caterers.
Tips
- Made alongside Foi Thong and Thong Yod, Thong Yip is one of a trio of royal golden desserts symbolising wealth and good fortune.