Tong sui
Cantonese dish / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Tong sui?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
Tong sui (Chinese: 糖水; lit. 'sugar water'), also known as tim tong, is a collective term for any sweet soup or custard served as a dessert typically at the end of a meal in Chinese cuisine. Tong sui originated in the Lingnan region of China, including Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Hong Kong, Macau, and some parts of other provinces in China.[1][2] Therefore, in the narrow sense, the term tong sui is used to refer to soupy desserts from Lingnan, while occasionally it is also used in the broad sense, referring to any soupy dessert in Chinese-speaking regions.[3]
This article needs additional citations for verification. (February 2019) |
Tong sui | |||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chinese | 糖水 | ||||||||||||||
Literal meaning | sugar water | ||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||
Tian tang | |||||||||||||||
Chinese | 甜湯 | ||||||||||||||
Literal meaning | sweet soup | ||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||
A large variety of tong sui can be found in specialty stores dedicated to these desserts, called tong sui stores. Today, they have gained prominence in other parts of China and overseas. People can find tong sui stores in various parts of Canada, Australia, and the United States, showcasing the global appeal of these treats.