Su Shi, a gourmet in the Song Dynasty, once tasted candied haws.
Data expansion: 1. The origin of candied haws on a stick Candied haws on a stick is a traditional snack originating from China and originated in the northern region.
It is made by skewering fresh fruit on bamboo skewers, then dipping it in syrup and drying it in the air to form a sweet and crispy shell.
Candied haws were first made from sweet and sour fruits such as hawthorn and dates. Later, more flavors and variations were developed.
2. Su Shi’s love for candied haws. Su Shi was a talented scholar in the Song Dynasty of China. His love and taste for food are also well known.
According to historical records, Su Shi tasted candied haws when he was an official in Tokyo (today's Beijing) and was full of praise for it.
He believes that candied haws are sour and sweet, and have a unique texture when bitten into them, which can not only satisfy the appetite, but also enjoy the fragrance of the fruit.
3. The status of candied haws in the Song Dynasty In the Song Dynasty, candied haws was a very popular snack, not only loved by officials in the court, but also popular among the people.
People can buy freshly made candied haws from street vendors.
Especially during New Year's Day or celebrations, candied haws have become one of the must-have foods for people to celebrate.
4. The production process of candied haws on a stick The production process of candied haws on a stick is relatively simple.
First, string the selected fruits (such as hawthorns, dates, strawberries, etc.) on bamboo skewers.
Then, boil the prepared syrup, soak the fruit skewers in it, and drain after soaking.
Finally, the drained fruit skewers are dried to form a crispy-sweet icing and ready to serve.
5. The inheritance and innovation of modern candied haws on a stick. As a traditional snack, candied haws on a stick is still loved by people in modern times.
With the advancement of the times and people's pursuit of innovation in food, some improvements and innovations have been made in the production methods of modern candied haws.
In addition to the traditional sweet and sour flavors, more variant flavors have emerged, such as chocolate candied haws, sesame candied haws, etc.
At the same time, some places have innovated the candied haws, adding other ingredients and seasonings to make its taste richer and more diverse.