At the table
Break off a small piece and eat it directly.
Contains sesame and barley malt, hence gluten. Check any added fats on the label.
Contains sesame and barley malt, hence gluten. Check any added fats on the label.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Contains sesame and barley malt, hence gluten. Check any added fats on the label.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
A crisp, sweet Liuqu candy of millet-derived malt sugar layered with toasted sesame. It is cut into small bars or sheets.
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- Texture
- A crisp, sweet Liuqu candy of millet-derived malt sugar layered with toasted sesame. It is cut into small bars or sheets.
- How it’s made
- Use barley malt to convert cooked millet into sweet liquid, boil and pull the candy, then press with toasted sesame and cut.
Contains sesame and barley malt, hence gluten. Check any added fats on the label.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Its origins are linked to Shaanxi.
About this regional connection
Shaanxi: GI protection: Fuping Liuqu and listed towns.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有流曲琼锅糖吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Liuqu Qiongguo Sugar
This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.
Liuqu in Fuping is associated with this grain-sugar and sesame confection.