Saisavali Bhiromya

Saisavali Bhiromya, the Princess Suddhasininat Piyamaharaj Padivaradda, born Princess Sai Ladavalya was a consort of Chulalongkorn, the King of Siam.

Early life

She was a daughter of Ladavalya, Prince Bhumindra Bhakdi and Lady Chin. Her sisters, Ubolratana Narinaga and Saovabhark Nariratana, also became wives of Chulalongkorn
Princess Saisavali Bhiromya died on 24 June 1929 at the age 66.

Legacy

As Princess Saisavali Bhiromya was the head of the palace kitchen in the late 19th century, her recipes endured through the written works of Mom Luang Nueang Nilrat. This includes a recipe for satay, taught to the Princess by a Javanese teacher and later adapted to suit the Siamese palate. The sate became popular, and was named satay lue "satay talk about".