Alternative names | Thai roll wafer |
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Type | Rolled sweet wafer biscuit |
Course | dessert |
Place of origin | Thailand |
Main ingredients | wheat flour, sugar, eggs, shredded coconut, black sesame |
Thong muan (Thai: ทองม้วน, pronounced [tʰɔ̄ːŋ múa̯n]; lit. 'rolled gold') is a Thai snack, similar to the American pirouline. It is a crispy wafer that comes in a cigar-shaped form. Its origins was influenced by the Portuguese. Due to its name, Thai people present thong muan as a gift, symbolizing wishes for wealth.