Thong Yip (Golden Drops)

Name: Thong Yip (Golden Drops)
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 500g Granulated Sugar; 500ml Water; 1 tsp Lime Juice; 7 Jasmine Flowers; 12 Large Egg Yolks; 1 tbsp Rice Flour; 1 tbsp Jasmine-Scented Water, jasmine-scented

Thong Yip (Golden Drops) are delicate Thai sweets made from silky egg yolks turned into little golden flowers and steeped in a fragrant jasmine syrup. The candies are lusciously sweet with a floral perfume and a bright touch of lime, perfect for special occasions or an elegant treat.

Thong Yip (Golden Drops) are delicate Thai sweets made from silky egg yolks turned into little golden flowers and steeped in a fra... Show more

Traditional Thai Recipe

Health Grade

E · Indulgent

Time

45 min

Price

0,27 €

Calories

247 kcal

vegetarian

low calorie

gluten free

holiday/special occasion

Method

Make the syrup

Combine Granulated Sugar, Water, Lime Juice, and Jasmine Flowers in a medium saucepan. Bring it to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the syrup is clear and fragrant. Strain out the flowers and keep the syrup warm.

Whisk the batter

In a bowl, whisk Large Egg Yolk, Rice Flour, and Jasmine-Scented Water until the batter is smooth, glossy, and free of lumps. Keep whisking just until it loosens into a pourable consistency.

Cook the drops

Keep the syrup at a gentle simmer. Warm the small flower-shaped mold in the syrup, then spoon in a little batter and lower it back into the syrup. Cook each flower until the egg turns opaque, the edges look set, and it releases cleanly, then repeat with the remaining batter.

Cool before serving

Use a slotted spoon to lift the golden drops out of the syrup and transfer them to a plate. Let them cool and set for 10 minutes before serving so they stay firm and glossy.