Thong yip facts for kids
A bowl of Thong yip
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| Type | Snack |
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| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Thailand |
| Region or state | Southeast Asia |
| Created by | Thai people |
| Main ingredients | Eggs |
Thong yip (pronounced "tong yip") is a special Thai dessert. Its name means "pinched gold egg yolks." This sweet treat is one of the nine traditional Thai desserts believed to bring good luck. People often make Thong yip for big celebrations. These include weddings, special religious ceremonies, and housewarming parties.
Thong yip, like many other sweets made with eggs, came to Thailand a long time ago. It was introduced by a woman named Maria Guyomar de Pinha. She was of Japanese and Portuguese heritage. This happened during the time of King Narai the Great. He ruled the Ayutthaya Kingdom in Thailand. Thong yip's original recipe came from a Portuguese sweet. That sweet is called trouxas das caldas.
What Does Thong Yip Mean?
In the Thai language, the word thong means "gold." The word yip means "to pick" or "to pinch." People believe that when you use Thong yip in a blessing ceremony, it brings good fortune. Giving it as a gift is also thought to bring wealth and success. It suggests that a person can turn anything ordinary into something valuable, like gold.
The Shape of Thong Yip
Thong yip sweets often look like small, pretty flowers. The number of folds in each Thong yip can be different. Some have 3 folds, others have 5, and some even have 8. It just depends on how the person making them prefers.
