Nine auspicious Thai desserts

The 9 auspicious Thai desserts have unique appearance, luscious flavors and aroma. They are used in Buddhist rituals; for example, the beginning and the end of Buddhist lent, where they will be offered to monks. The 9 auspicious Thai desserts are also used in auspicious celebrations (Thai traditional wedding ceremony and house warming celebration) or given as a present to the old parents in Thai New Year ceremony as the names of each represent prosperity, glory, advancement, high esteem and blessing to the recipients. Each type of desserts has different meaning.

• Thong yip - is made of egg yolk with sugar. It looks like flower petal and it represents wealth and success.

• Thong yot – is the sweet round golden ball made from egg yolk and sugar. Wishing the recipients continuous wealth.

• Foi thong – sheets of numerous golden strings folded together. Wishing for long lasting love.

• Thong ek – is the golden sweet carved as various types flowers decorated with a piece of gold leaf on top. It has a good meaning for career advancement.

• Met khanun - is made of mung beans, egg and syrup. It looks like Jackfruit’s seed. It means life to be full of support.

• Cha mongkut - looks like a crown topped with a piece of gold leaf. The meaning is to have command and superiority in the career.

• Sane chan - is made of rice flour, Coconut milk and egg yolk. It looks like nutmeg. It means loved from other people.

• Khanom chan - is Thai sticky jelly usually consisting of 9 tiers, made of flour, sugar and coconut milk. It represents the continuous success and advancement.

• Thuai fu - The meaning is to imply for the prosperity and success. It is made of flour, sugar and Jasmine scent water.

To get all blessings in one time, the 9 auspicious Thai desserts will be offered together in one tray and the recipients can also enjoy the various desserts at the same time.

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