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Guangdong · THE FOOD GUIDE

Small starch pearls in coconut milk

Coconut sago dessert soup

椰汁西米露

Yēzhī xīmǐ lù

Small cooked starch pearls are suspended in a sweet coconut-milk soup. It is one of the sweet soups found in the Cantonese dessert tradition.

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The soft pearls in a smooth sweet soup are spoonable and easy to serve in a small portion; check that the child can manage the pearl size and cool if served warm.

Recipes vary. Ask the restaurant about ingredients and serving before you order.

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How does it taste?

Sweet coconut flavour.

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Texture
Smooth liquid with soft, slightly springy pearls.

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Origin & regional roots

Guangdong

Associated with Guangdong.

About this regional connection

Guangdong: Guangdong association; not an exclusive origin claim.

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