Sachima

Sachima is a sweet Chinese pastry that is consumed as a snack, consisting of a deep-fried combination of batter and sugar syrup. There are numerous regional varieties of this popular treat, but sachima is most often sprinkled with sesame seeds, desiccated coconut, watermelon seeds, or dried fruits such as raisins.

This sweet treat is at its peak during the festive period of Chinese New Year, when it can be found at most Chinese street stalls and convenience stores. It is believed that sachima was a common snack during the 1960s and the 1970s, especially at the racetracks, where people would place bets on horses while consuming it.