''Thong yip'' (, ) or pinched gold egg yolks is one of the
nine auspicious traditional Thai desserts. It is usually made for important occasions and ceremonies such as weddings, ordinations, and housewarmings.
''Thong yip'' was brought to
Ayutthaya Kingdom
The Ayutthaya Kingdom or the Empire of Ayutthaya was a Thai people, Thai kingdom that existed in Southeast Asia from 1351 to 1767, centered around the city of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya (city), Ayutthaya, in Siam, or present-day Thailand. Europe ...
by
Maria Guyomar de Pinha who was eventually enslaved in the royal kitchens after
Phetracha gained power in the
Siamese revolution of 1688
The Siamese revolution of 1688 was a major popular uprising in the Siamese Ayutthaya Kingdom (modern Thailand) which led to the overthrow of the pro-French Siamese king Narai. Phetracha, previously one of Narai's trusted military advisors, took a ...
. ''Thong yip'' originates from the
Portuguese sweet ''trouxas das caldas''.
Etymology
In Thai, the word ''thong'' means "gold" and ''yip'' means "to pick". It is believed that when ''thong yip'' is used in blessing ceremonies or as a gift to anyone, it will bring wealth and success in work; a person can turn something ordinary into gold once picked up. ''Thong yip’s'' shape resembles that of a flower. The number of folds used for ''thong yip'' can be 3, 5, or 8, depending on one's preference.
See also
*
List of Thai desserts
References
{{Cuisine of Thailand
Thai desserts and snacks
Thai egg dishes
Portuguese fusion cuisine