What does "life" mean in Chaoshan dialect? It seems that it just makes the powder brittle. Is it agar?

In Chaoshan dialect, "sheng" usually refers to "peanut crisp", which is a snack with Chaoshan characteristics and is loved by local people because of its crisp, sweet and delicious taste.

The main raw materials for making peanut crisp are peanuts, sugar, starch and oil, among which starch plays a role in making peanut crisp, and agar is a commonly used coagulant, which can be used to make cakes, sweets and so on. , but it is not necessary to make peanut crisp.

In Chaoshan area, the methods and formulas of making peanut cakes are different, but starch is basically used to make peanut cakes. If you want to know more about peanut crisp, you can consult your local Chaoshan friends or food experts.