At the table
Remove the outer packaging. Only the identified edible inner film can be eaten with the candy; check if unsure. Start with a small bite.
Chewy candy may be difficult for young children or people with swallowing difficulties. Starch type, wrapping composition and the particular acidity regulator vary; check the label for dietary needs.
Recipes vary, including maltose-based and other flavored versions. This entry describes the original soft starch-based style, not a single formula for all Macau ginger candies.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Recipes vary, including maltose-based and other flavored versions. This entry describes the original soft starch-based style, not a single formula for all Macau ginger candies.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Sweet with ginger pungency, rather than chili heat.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Soft and chewy, with a thin film that softens in the mouth.
- How it’s made
- Ginger is cooked into a sweet mixture, set and cut into pieces; this version has an edible inner wrapping.
Recipes vary, including maltose-based and other flavored versions. This entry describes the original soft starch-based style, not a single formula for all Macau ginger candies.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Macau.
About this regional connection
Macau: Macau souvenir softginger confection; selected starchbased originalstyle.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有薑糖吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A small souvenir sweet
This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.
Ginger candy belongs to Macau’s souvenir-sweet selection. Soft original ginger sweets offer a different texture from hard sweets or candied ginger slices; check the variety when choosing a packet.