At the table
Unwrap the paper and take small bites over a plate or wrapper to catch crumbs.
Contains sesame and wheat. The dry crumbs and brittle texture call for small bites.
White and black sesame versions exist. Flavorings can vary; check the label rather than assuming every packaged product has the same recipe.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
White and black sesame versions exist. Flavorings can vary; check the label rather than assuming every packaged product has the same recipe.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Sweet with roasted sesame fragrance.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Fine brittle layers that crumble easily.
- How it’s made
- Toasted sesame and flour are ground, folded with cooked syrup and cut into pieces.
White and black sesame versions exist. Flavorings can vary; check the label rather than assuming every packaged product has the same recipe.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Its origins are linked to Anhui.
About this regional connection
Anhui: Chuzhou, named for Langya Mountain. The city listed the craft as intangible heritage in 2008.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有琅琊酥糖吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Folded layers of sesame sweetness
This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.
Hand folding creates Langya candy’s thin layers. It is a local Chuzhou sweet often wrapped individually for carrying or gifting.