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Dongtang, or Dong candy, is a traditional snack in Rugao, Nantong that boasts a history of more than 300 years.

It is named after its creator Dong Xiaowan, a concubine of Mao Pijiang, a renowned literati from a big family in Rugao during the late Ming (1368-1644) and early Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.

The candy is made of wheat flour, white sugar, sesame, and maltose by hand. It is a complicated procedure, so check out the video carefully to learn how to make this unique candy of Rugao!