Jinyun Rice Cannon Candy [Zhejiang Jinyun Specialty]

What is Jinyun Rice Candy? Authentic Zhejiang Jinyun specialty: Jinyun rice cannon candy

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Basic Introduction to Jinyun Rice Cannon Sugar

Rice Cannon Sugar, also known as Cut Sugar or Cut Sugar. It is a specialty of Jinyun County, Zhejiang Province, mainly produced in Huzhen. Traditionally, it is made for consumption during the Spring Festival. Previously, every household made it, either for personal consumption or as a New Year's gift to friends and family. Nowadays, most people no longer make it and it is produced by specialized factories. It is no longer limited to the Spring Festival period. Similar to rice candy, Zhejiang people also call it frozen rice candy. According to the different seasonings added, there are various varieties of rice candy

There is a folk saying in Jinyun: "Cutting white sugar, carrying white sugar, the mother wants the daughter to come and the daughter wants the mother. Cutting white sugar well during the Chinese New Year will bring happiness and longevity to every household."

How did the history of Jinyun rice candy come about

Every Chinese New Year, people in Jinyun prepare various New Year's goods in advance, among which "cutting white sugar" (rice cannon sugar) is essential, especially in the Huzhen area. During the first ten days before New Year's Eve, almost every household is busy "cutting white sugar". It is said that the custom of cutting white sugar during the Chinese New Year has been passed down in Jinyun for more than 500 years

The method of making Jinyun Rice Candy

Soak glutinous rice in water, take it up after a few days, steam it in a rice steamer, sprinkle it dry, and shell it to make "Fa Mi". Stir fry the "Fa Mi" over high heat to make "Mi Pao" (popcorn). After cooling, add peanuts and edible colored silk, stir with fried maltose, press, sesame paste, slice and package. Technicians specialize in processing and producing the best products