Golden Syrup

[whimsy]

I'm not in Thailand at the moment, but coming back soon. Is Golden Syrup sold in Thailand, specifically in Chiang Mai? I want to make ANZAC buiscuits. Cooked a batch up here in Oz. Really enjoyed them. Hadn't had them in years. Much better than the commercial versions.

Golden Syrup article from Wikipedia.

[mrtoad]

I think you may be able to get it in places like Villa in Bangkok, but I normally get it sent over, or bring it back when I am travelling.

[lotus eater]

Is there an EASY recipe for something good using golden syrup - and which can be made without an oven? In Thailand, meaning all other ingredients should be available there, fairly easily.

If somebody has an enticing suggestion I'll bring a tin with me when I return to Thailand next month.

[whimsy]

Thanks for the info mrtoad. So far that's one maybe available. I am considering bringing some over but it is heavy stuff and messy should it spring a leak in my case. That is why I am asking if it can be bought in Chiang Mai. Can anyone else help?

[colino]

Pancakes with golden syrup yum yum

in the uk you can buy it in tins its also nice in porriage

[PeaceBlondie]

Moved to Chiang Mai forum, at OP's request.

[ThaiPauly]

I have not seen Tate & Lyle Golden Syrup here, but I did buy some Canadian Maple Syrup at the Rimping store by the river if thats any help.

It is ymmy by the way

[Maejo Man]

Rim PIng do have Tate & Lyle on the shelf in the green and gold tin that has had the same design forever, but it's not cheap!! I only buy it if I'm making something special. From memory it was something like 400 baht for a small tin...MM

[Ulysses G.]

What makes golden syrup worth so much money? Does it taste like something real (like maple syrup) or is it something completely man made?

[tigerbeer]

What makes golden syrup worth so much money? Does it taste like something real (like maple syrup) or is it something completely man made?

The OP very nicely put a link to an article from Wikipedia of which I took the liberty of copying and pasting here for you.

"Golden syrup is a thick, amber-colored form of inverted sugar syrup, made in the process of refining sugar cane juice into sugar, or by treatment of a sugar solution with acid. It is used in a variety of baking recipes and desserts. It has an appearance and allegedly tastes similar to honey, and is often used as a substitute for people who cannot eat honey and those who choose not to (such as vegans). It can also be used as a substitute for corn syrup."

Wikepedia.

[Ulysses G.]

Sorry, I missed the link, and thank you for explaining.

Does it taste pretty much like corn syrup, or more like honey?

Edited July 10, 2007 by Ulysses G.

[tigerbeer]

Sorry, I missed the link, and thank you for explaining.

Does it taste pretty much like corn syrup, or more like honey?

according to the wiki, after reading it a couple times, like honey to some and corn syrup to others ! depends what you are into.

not that i have ever tried it.

[Ulysses G.]

Sounds like I will stick with genuine Vermont/Canadian maple syrup for that price!

[colino]

Sounds like I will stick with genuine Vermont/Canadian maple syrup for that price!

Golden syrup is very very sweet and sticky like tar , maple syrup flow's out the bottle and not so sweet

[lotus eater]

I last had some in prep school - with porridge or as an overpowering ingrediant of dark, delicious biscuits. But since I don't have an oven in Thailand baking biscuits is out. Just wondering if I should chuck a tin among my things being prepared for shipping to Thailand. probably will...not expensive in England so why not...

[p1p]

Best use for T&L Golden syrup is to make treacle tart.

Serve with whipped cream MMmmmmmmmmm........

[dunrudin]

CSR golden syrup was available at Rim Ping Mae Jo.

[lotus eater]

Best use for T&L Golden syrup is to make treacle tart.

Serve with whipped cream MMmmmmmmmmm........

I agree. But can;t make that since I don't have an oven.

As a temporary diversion, where do you buy the whipped cream in Chiang Mai? (And please - not an ersatz, chemical version.)

[p1p]

Best use for T&L Golden syrup is to make treacle tart.

Serve with whipped cream MMmmmmmmmmm........

I agree. But can;t make that since I don't have an oven.

As a temporary diversion, where do you buy the whipped cream in Chiang Mai? (And please - not an ersatz, chemical version.)

Whipping cream + Bowl + Whisk & you have whipped cream.

[lotus eater]

Whipping cream + Bowl + Whisk & you have whipped cream.

And whipping cream - unadulterated, unskimmed (organic would be asking too much)? The supermarket? Elsewhere?

[p1p]

Most supermarkets, Dacheeso, Northern Farms, Kasem.....