Sweets & desserts 甜点糖果

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AI illustration: Small rectangular and irregular pieces of sesame or peanut brittle and puffed-rice candy on a simple plate.
Guangdong

Boluo Crisp Layered Candy 博罗酥糖

Boluo Crisp Layered Candy (博罗酥糖) is a sesame confection from Boluo County (博罗县) in Huizhou (惠州), Guangdong, made from white sugar, sesame, malt and flour.

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AI illustration: Small rectangular and irregular pieces of sesame or peanut brittle and puffed-rice candy on a simple plate.
Guangdong

Chewy Lard Candy 猪油糖

Chewy Lard Candy (猪油糖) is a sweet made from lard, flour and sugar in Haifeng County (海丰县), Shanwei (汕尾), Guangdong.

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AI illustration: A glass bowl of light sweet soup with pale jelly pieces.
Guangxi

Jishiteng Herbal Sweet Soup 鸡屎藤糖水

Jishiteng Herbal Sweet Soup (鸡屎藤糖水) is a sweet soup from Beihai (北海), Guangxi: strips of dough made with the juice of jishiteng (鸡屎藤) vine leaves, boiled with sugar and sliced ginger.

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Hainan

Qingbuliang 清补凉

The drinkable base is sweet and cooling, while the toppings provide soft, chewy and crisp contrasts. Coconut-rich versions are more creamy than clear ones.

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Hainan

Stir-Fried Fruit Ice 炒冰

Stir-Fried Fruit Ice (炒冰) is a fruit-flavoured ice dessert eaten in Sanya (三亚). Fresh tropical fruit supplies its aroma and sweetness, while repeated turning with a spatula gives the ice a fine texture.

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AI illustration: A glass bowl of light sweet soup with pale jelly pieces.
Hainan

Laocheng Qingbuliang Iced Dessert 老城清补凉

Laocheng Qingbuliang Iced Dessert (老城清补凉) is listed among the local specialties of Chengmai County, Hainan. It is grouped here with sweets & desserts; retain the complete Chinese name when comparing local menus.

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