Sangkaya

สังขยา Also: Thai Egg Custard, Coconut Custard, Sankaya
Egg: Likely contains restriction
Tree Nut: Check with staff
Gluten: Likely OK

A traditional Thai steamed custard made from eggs, coconut milk, and palm sugar, cooked in a young coconut or pumpkin.

Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.

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Full allergen breakdown

Ingredients

  • eggs (Egg)
  • coconut milk (Tree Nut)
  • palm sugar
  • pandan leaves

Hidden Ingredients

These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.

  • eggs throughout the custard (not just yolks)
  • coconut milk as the primary base

Allergen Breakdown

Dairy-Free

Likely OK

Uses coconut milk, not dairy.

Gluten-Free

Likely OK

Sangkaya contains no wheat or gluten ingredients.

Peanut-Free

Likely OK

No peanuts in traditional sangkaya.

Tree Nut-Free

Check with staff

Coconut milk is a primary ingredient. Unsafe for coconut sensitivity.

Shellfish-Free

Likely OK

No shellfish in sangkaya.

Egg-Free

Likely contains restriction

Eggs are the primary structural ingredient in this custard.

Fish-Free

Likely OK

No fish in sangkaya.

Soy-Free

Likely OK

No soy in sangkaya.

Sesame-Free

Likely OK

Sesame is not used in traditional sangkaya.

Vegetarian

Likely OK

Sangkaya is vegetarian (contains eggs and coconut milk, no meat).

Key risk: Sangkaya is entirely egg-based. The eggs are mixed with coconut milk and steamed to create the custard. There is no egg-free version. It is one of the few Thai desserts where egg is the primary structural ingredient.

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Important: Dish Scout is a reference guide, not medical advice. Traditional recipes vary by restaurant, region, and chef. Always verify ingredients with restaurant staff before ordering. When in doubt, don't eat it.