Do you have a sweet tooth, but you’ve gotten bored of the every-day-candy? Well, we present to you the most iconic Asian treats you have to try!
Mochi
Mochi is a popular Japanese dainty made of mochigome, a short-grain japonica glutinous rice. It is a traditional food which was made and eaten only for the Japanese New Year. However, today this candy is eaten all year long and it can be found in any Japanese store.
Bingtanghulu
Sugar-coated fruit on a stick. This Chinese yumminess is traditionally made out of hawthorn, but the fruit can vary. The bingtanghulu can be made out of kiwi, oranges or strawberry as well.
Haw flakes
Another treat made out of hawthorn berries. It is a candy formed into discs and packed in a very recognizable red package. This biscuit-like candy has great health benefits as well: the hawthorn berries are good for insomnia, the reduce blood pressure, control cholesterol levels in the body etc.
Mooncakes
This Chinese pastry is traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is usually held at the end of September or early October. The Mooncakes were named after the moon-watching festival, and they are offered between friends or family gatherings. The filling is made from red bean or lotus seed paste and it can contain yolks from salted duck eggs, “the moon.”