Thai money bag facts for kids

Thai money bag (called thung thong in Thai, which means 'golden bags') is a yummy traditional Thai appetizer. These crispy little bags are a special part of Thai royal cuisine, which means they were once served to kings and queens!

People often give thung thong during the Thai New Year festival. It's a way to wish friends and family good luck, especially for money or gold in the coming year. Long ago, they were served at important events like weddings. Today, you'll often find thung thong at fancy parties or big Chinese banquets. They are a delicious symbol of good fortune!

What's Inside?

To make these golden bags, you need several tasty ingredients. They are carefully chosen to create a delicious filling.

• A special wrapper (like a thin pastry)
• Shrimps (cleaned and ready to cook)
• Minced pork
• Chestnuts (cut into small cubes)
• Shiitake mushrooms (also cut into small cubes)
• Sugar
• Coriander root (chopped very finely)
• Minced garlic
• Fish sauce
• Soy sauce
• Garlic chives (these are used to tie the bags shut!)
• Sweet plum sauce or sweet chili sauce (for dipping)