Fried Rice Crisp Candy

Fried Rice Crisp Candy

　　　　Late-season glutinous rice is steamed, dried, then mixed with sand and popped into rice crisps. The crisps are sieved clean and mixed with white sugar. A syrup made from maltose is blended with roasted sesame seeds, roasted peanuts, osmanthus flowers, ginger, lard, and shaped into rectangular pieces. Its highlight is the variety of flavors in one piece. In the past, specially made savory rice crisp candy was also prepared for the New Year. The ingredients and preparation method are largely the same as the sweet version, except that no white sugar is used—instead, chopped dried shrimp, chopped scallions, and refined salt are added, offering a distinctive flavor.

(Wenzhou)