Cultured Palate: International Dishes from China
| April 18, 2018
11. Dragon’s beard candy
Dragon’s beard candy was created by one of the chefs of the Han Imperial Court. Made with hand-spun sugar dipped in flour, the resulting threads are wrapped around a filling of chopped peanuts, coconut, and sesame seeds. The resulting confection is crunchy, light, and extremely sweet. Many vendors making this treat attract customers not only with the delicious smell of sugar emanating from their kitchen, but also by spinning it by hand in public – a fascinating process that always attracts a crowd.
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