Krathong Thong (aka Gratong Tong, Golden Flowers) is a popular type of Thai appetizer. These light crispy golden cups are filled with various savory fillings.
Krathong Thong means golden cup in Thai. To prepare the cups, a special brass mold with a long handle is used. Dipped in heated cooking oil and then into a egg-yolk, coconut milk and flour batter, the thin shells that form around the mold are fried in hot oil to create pleated golden cups.
There are many recipes for fillings, including shredded pork and prawns, mixed with sliced young corn, coriander root, garlic, pepper and fish sauce. See our recipe below for Krathong Crispy Golden Cups.
Just before serving, the cups are filled and garnished with slivers of red chillies and coriander leaves. Fill the cups immediately before serving to retain the crispness of the pastry.