Jianhu Lotus Root Starch Balls

Jianhu Lotus Root Starch Balls

　　 A traditional famous snack from Jianhu County. Legend has it that it has a history of over 200 years. These lotus root starch balls are smooth, transparent, elastic, soft, and tender, with a coffee-like color. The filling is made from lotus root starch and sweet fruit pulp along with five types of nuts (such as peach, apricot, date, and melon seeds), offering a refreshing and sweet taste that is delightful and soothing. With every chew, a lingering umami flavor emerges, avoiding any greasiness. It is rich in nutrients and has the benefits of strengthening bones and enriching blood. The economist Fei Xiaotong, after tasting it, described it as a "delicacy" in a newspaper article.