October 2, 2010
Ai Wo Wo, also known as Sticky rice with sweet fillings or glutinous rice ball, is made of sticky rice or millet with sweet filling, first appeared in the Yuan Dynasty. Flexible in consistency and with a distinctive smooth texture, this dainty snack became a favorite of imperial and noble families during the Ming Dynasty {Tags: Beijing snack, glutinous rice} {More...}
September 20, 2010
This Fried Sugar Cake is shaped like a human’s ear, which is why this snack also gets the name Tang Er Duo, which means ‘sweet ears’ in Chinese. It’s a famous Muslim snack in Beijing. The main ingredients are flour and sugar but the taste is very good. Tang Er Duo is bright and soft {Tags: Beijing snack, Muslim Cuisine, Sugar Cake} {More...}
