glutinous rice

  • Sugar Oil Cake

    In the bustling streets of Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province, few snacks are as beloved – or as elusive – as the tangyou baba (糖油粑粑). This humble golden disc of fried glutinous rice, glistening with caramelised sugar, has been a cornerstone of local street food for centuries. But among the countless stalls and…

  • Huanxituo: The “Joyful Lump”

    In the bustling river city of Wuhan, where the day begins with the sizzle of oil and the clatter of chopsticks, there is a snack that embodies the city’s spirit like no other. Its name is huanxituo (欢喜坨) – the “Joyful Lump.” Golden, round, and coated in fragrant sesame seeds, this deep-fried glutinous rice…

  • Ai Wo Wo (Steamed Rice Cakes with Sweet Stuffing): Beijing’s Snow-White Bite of History

    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.

  • Lǘ Dǎ Gǔn (Rolling Donkey): Beijing’s Sweetest Snack With the Strangest Name

    This article introduces Lǘ Dǎ Gǔn, a chewy Beijing glutinous rice snack filled with red bean paste and dusted with soybean flour. It explains its whimsical name, Manchu imperial origin, festival custom and its appearance at the APEC state banquet.