Sweet and crisp frozen rice candy. [Photo/WeChat ID: khfbwx]

Frozen rice candy is one of the quintessential traditional snacks for the people of Kaihua county in Quzhou, Zhejiang province during Spring Festival.

Making frozen rice candy has long been a pre-festival ritual – infusing ordinary days with a rich and fun vibe that carries with the sweet memories of childhood.

As Spring Festival approaches, the air is filled with a captivating sweet aroma. In the 1980s, when chocolates and candies were not as common, the sweet and crispy frozen rice candy was a favorite treat for both adults and children.

Many households in Kaihua would rush to make it before Spring Festival.

The molded frozen rice candy is cut into strips. [Photo/WeChat ID: khfbwx]

The frozen rice candy has a pristine white appearance, with crispy sesame seeds and peanuts embedded within, melting in your mouth with each bite. Every piece exudes a rich sweetness, making it hard to resist taking one after another.

The ingredients for frozen rice candy are carefully selected: high-quality glutinous rice, sesame seeds, corn oil, and maltose sugar.

After going through processes such as frying, molding, and cutting into strips, the crispy frozen rice candy is ready. These meticulously processed ingredients are said to give the candy its excellent texture and authentic flavor.