 Thong ek krachang or dara thong | |
| Type | Snack |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Thailand |
| Region or state | Southeast Asia |
| Main ingredients | eggs |
Thong ek (Thai: ทองเอก, pronounced [tʰɔ̄ːŋ ʔèːk]), also known as "wheat flour dumplings with egg yolks", is one of the nine auspicious traditional Thai desserts. It is a golden sweet carved as various types of flowers decorated with a piece of gold leaf on top, popularly served in very significant occasions such as career advancement ceremonies.[1]
- ^ "Thai Desserts : Desserts and Thai Culture". Retrieved from Thaiways.