At the table
Hold it with its wrapper or a small plate, break off small pieces and chew slowly; the syrup is sticky.
Contains wheat. Check egg, honey and frying oil if following a restricted diet. Its sticky chew may be difficult for young children.
Other recipes may use egg, honey or different syrups and oils. Ask about the version being sold.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Other recipes may use egg, honey or different syrups and oils. Ask about the version being sold.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Sweet malt syrup and nutty flaxseed oil.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Sticky outside, soft and pleasantly chewy within.
- How it’s made
- Wheat dough is kneaded and rested, shaped, fried in flaxseed oil and coated with malt syrup.
Other recipes may use egg, honey or different syrups and oils. Ask about the version being sold.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Its origins are linked to Ningxia.
About this regional connection
Ningxia: Huangquqiao Town, Pingluo. One of four famous foods there.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有糖麻丫吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Huangquqiao tangmaya syrup twists
This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.
Tangmaya is a familiar sweet at Huangquqiao market. Hand shaping, frying and syrup coating give each piece a slightly different fold and sheen.
