Foi thong, golden egg yolk threads
A royal Thai dessert, inherited from Portugal: delicate egg yolks are carefully poured into a fragrant jasmine-infused syrup, then rolled into small, gold…
This traditional Belgian recipe allows you to prepare caramelized rice pudding, a unique and delicious dessert.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time30 min
- Cook time45 min
- Resting20 min
- Total1 hr 35 min
- DifficultyMedium
- CostBudget
- Calories246 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodsaucepan
- Estimated cost$6.01 $0.30 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $0.77
- $5.24
Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 2 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Wash and dry the eggs. Separate the yolks and lightly beat them, then strain them. ≈ 4 min
- Dissolve the sugar in the scented water, filter the mixture, and then reduce it to a light syrup in a large frying pan.
- Pour the the yellow mixture into a small funnel and allow it to drip in strands over the simmering syrup, creating circles. ≈ 3 min
- Once the threads are in place, lift them up with a comb and fold them into small bundles. ≈ 3 min
- Place them in a dish and let them cool.
The bill
Foi thong, golden egg yolk threads
- 1 kilogram of sugar$0.77
- 15 chicken egg yolks$5.24
Total$6.01
that's $0.30 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Equipment
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 246 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Sugars | 49.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 2.3 g |
| Salt | 0.01 g |
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