Deuk Deuk Tong facts for kids
A man gets some Deuk Deuk Tong ready to serve
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| Alternative names | Ding Ding Tong |
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| Type | Confectionery |
| Place of origin | Hong Kong |
| Main ingredients | maltose, sesame, ginger |
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| Chinese | 啄啄糖 | ||||||||||||||||
| Hanyu Pinyin | zhuó zhuó táng | ||||||||||||||||
| Cantonese Yale | deuk deuk tóng | ||||||||||||||||
| Literal meaning | peck peck candy | ||||||||||||||||
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| Ding Ding Tong | |||||||||||||||||
| Chinese | 叮叮糖 | ||||||||||||||||
| Hanyu Pinyin | dīng dīng táng | ||||||||||||||||
| Cantonese Yale | dīng dīng tóng | ||||||||||||||||
| Literal meaning | ding ding candy | ||||||||||||||||
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Deuk Deuk Tong (pronounced "dook dook tong") is a special traditional candy from Hong Kong. It is also often called Ding Ding Tong. This sweet treat is a hard candy made mostly from maltose, which is a type of sugar. It usually has yummy sesame and ginger flavors.
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What is Deuk Deuk Tong?
Deuk Deuk Tong is a popular candy in Hong Kong. It has been enjoyed by many generations. People love its unique taste and how it is made. It's a bit like a hard caramel or toffee.
How is this Candy Made?
Making Deuk Deuk Tong is an interesting process. First, maltose is melted until it becomes soft. Then, other ingredients like sesame and ginger are added. This mixture is stirred continuously. Before it gets too hard, the candy is put onto a metal stick. It is then pulled into a long line. Finally, it is coiled into a flat, round shape.
Why is it Called "Deuk Deuk Tong"?
The name "Deuk Deuk Tong" comes from the sound it makes. In Cantonese, the word deuk means to chisel or break something into pieces. When street hawkers (people who sell things on the street) sold this candy, they had to break it. They used two flat chisels to chip off pieces from the large candy block. This chiseling made a "deuk deuk" sound. This sound helped attract children to buy the candy. Tóng means "candy" in Cantonese. So, "Deuk Deuk Tong" means "chiseling candy."
Modern Flavors of Deuk Deuk Tong
Even though Deuk Deuk Tong is a very old candy, it has changed over time. Today, you can find it in many different flavors. This is to make sure young people also enjoy it. Some popular modern flavors include coconut, chocolate, mango, banana, and strawberry.
See also
- In Spanish: Deuk deuk tong para niños
