Wandou Huang, a classic cool sweet Beijing spring snack, evolved from street food to imperial dessert favored by Empress Dowager Cixi. It has rustic coarse and silky fine versions, with modern innovative variants sold at time-honored local eateries.
This article introduces Aiwowo, a snow-white chewy glutinous rice snack originating from Ming imperial courts. It covers touching folk legends, its mixed nut sweet filling, mild nourishing effects and Huguosi Snacks serving authentic versions.