Fios de ovos
yolks), sugar syrup | |
| Variations | Encharcada; Doces de ovos |
|---|---|
Fios de ovos (literally "egg threads", also known as "angel hair" in English) is a traditional
This dish is called Letria in Goa,[2] not to be confused with the vermicelli dessert made in Portugal.
The preparation is also known in
History
Like other egg-based Portuguese sweets, fios de ovos is believed to have been created by Portuguese
Brazil
In
Thailand
Fios de ovos is called Foi Thong in Thailand. The name of the dessert comes from the observation that it has fine, long stripes and is shiny like silk. Fios de ovos was introduced from Portugal to Thailand by Maria Guyomar de Pinha, half Portuguese and Japanese who was born and raised in Thailand. It is considered a fine dessert. The word Thong (gold) has an auspicious connotation to Thai people. The long stripe is also seen as symbolizing a long life and undying love.[10] It is sometimes considered the Queen of Thai desserts.[11]
Japan
Keiran Somen is the name of fios de ovos in Japan. The dessert is one of the nanbangashi, which are desserts introduced from Portugal during the Nanban trade.[citation needed]
Uses
In
See also
References
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- ^ Menon, Smitha (2021-11-24). "Hidden waterfalls and vinyls: the Goa you need to meet". Condé Nast Traveller India. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ^ a b Kyoto Foodie, Wagashi: Angel Hair Keiran Somen (Fios de Ovos). Accessed on July 7, 2009.
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- ^ Mahsinah Abdullah, Sharifah (July 24, 2012). "It's sweet by any name". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on May 5, 2014.
- ^ Bangkok Post Educational Services, "Three tempting Thai delicacies". Accessed on October 29, 2011.
- ^ Muttamala Recipe, "[1]" Accessed on September 12, 2017
- ^ Marina Alves (2008), Dos deuses[permanent dead link]. Online article, Jornal da Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, accessed on July 5, 2009.
- ^ "6 Marta Rocha cake recipes for a classic birthday party". 28 April 2018.
- ^ Wandee Na- Songkhla (2012). Legendary thai dishes in three eras.. Accessed on September 14, 2016.
- ^ Thai Desserts, "Thai Food and Culture" Archived 2013-11-13 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed on September 14, 2016.
- ^ Porto Cultura, "Peru de Natal". Accessed on July 8, 2009.
- ^ Terra Culinária, "Peru de Natal" Archived 2008-12-21 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed on July 7, 2009.