Luk chup (Thai:ลูกชุบ,pronounced[lûːkt͡ɕʰúp]), also spelledlook choop,[1] is a Thai dessert derived from thePortuguesemassapão (marzipan).[2] The original Portuguese version usesalmonds as the main ingredient; given the absence of almonds in Thailand,luk chup instead usesmung beans.
Traditionally,luk chup was only made for royalty,[3] but is nowadays available in general dessert shops in Thailand. The shape ofluk chup is molded into fruit or vegetable shapes such as mangoes, chilies or oranges, with colors that match the color of the foods they represent.[3][4]
Typical ingredients inluk chup include mung beans, coconut milk, sugar, jelly powder, water, and food coloring.[3] The beans, coconut milk, and sugar are mixed into apaste, from which theluk chup is then formed.[5] The food coloring can be painted onto the dessert, and it is sometimes dipped inagar to provide a shiny appearance.[1]
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