Discover how to make Foithong, a traditional Thai dessert of egg threads in syrup, with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Slide the meringue into the middle of the oven, turn the heat down to 150C/300F/Gas 2 and bake for 1½-2 hours (check after one ... eggs in each of the 10 mini-nests around the edge of the dessert.

My favourite dessert as a child and one that was ... but the mixture should not look too dry. Add one tablespoon of the sugar to the egg whites, and continue to whisk until the mixture comes ...