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Most accounts of Phetchaburi, or Mueang Phet, include some mention of the vast number of sugar palms, or ton taan, which dot the scenic rural landscape. This abundance of sugar palms sealed the reputation of Phetchaburi as a province that will be forever associated with sweetness. The culinary forte of Phetchaburi cooks, which sets them apart from their counterparts in other Thai provinces, is the preparation of sweets and desserts.

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The sweets made in Phetchaburi are some of the most famous in all of Thailand. These sweets are often prepared as traditional Buddhist merit-making offerings for religious ceremonies performed in rural villages throughout Thailand. However, these are not the only occasions when these desserts are enjoyed.

	The Golden Three – thong yip, thong yawt and foy thong Images © Tourism Authority of Thailand These ‘golden sweets’ of Portuguese origin date back to the Ayutthaya period — the golden age of Thai civilization. Thong yip, thong yawt and foy thong are treasured for their golden appearance. All are made by beating yolks from duck eggs until thick and then cooking them in boiling syrup. The fine strands of foy thong are made by dribbling the egg yolk into the hot syrup. Nothing goes to waste. The egg whites are made into khanom maw kaeng by mixing the egg white with coconut cream and sugar. The mixture is spooned into small square trays and roasted or grilled.
	Image © TAT Khanom taan Khanom taan is made from the fully ripe fruit of the sugar palm. These are kneaded in water to release the yellow pulp, which is then filtered out. The liquid is mixed with starch and sugar, and allowed to ferment overnight, then poured into cups and steamed.
	Image © TAT Tako Tako consists of pandanus-flavoured gel topped with coconut cream that has been mixed with flour. The traditional version is sold in small, dainty banana-leaf cups. Squeeze the cup gently to dispense the delicious contents, a mouthful at a time.
	Image © TAT Khao kriab paak maw A thin sheet of steamed batter is wrapped around a filling, which consists of coarsely chopped peanuts fried with sugar and salt. The dainty dumpling-like appetizer is then placed on a banana leaf cut into a circular shape, and served. [more]

The above selection is merely the tip of the iceberg. Even so, a good number of these traditional Thai sweets will not find their way to Bangkok. Those who truly love the very best in Thai cuisine will make a pilgrimage to a special place that offers a truly impressive variety of Phetchaburi sweets of the finest quality, but which remains a well-kept secret, known only to locals and sweet vendors in particular. It is the centuries-old Talat Mueang Phet, a traditional dessert market right in the heart of the old quarter of Petchaburi town. SWEET PHETCHABURI
A Guide to the Timeless Traditional Thai Desserts
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