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Guangdong · THE FOOD GUIDE

Flaky pastries with sweet winter melon filling

Wife cake

老婆饼

Lǎopó bǐng

A Cantonese pastry with thin, flaky layers around a sweet winter-melon filling. Glutinous rice flour gives the centre a slight chew.

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The small pastry has a mild sweet filling and can be shared in a small piece; its flaky crust may crumble.

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

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How does it taste?

Mildly sweet melon filling and rich pastry.

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Texture
Flaky shell with a soft, slightly chewy centre.

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Origin & regional roots

Guangdong

Associated with Guangdong.

About this regional connection

Guangdong: Guangdong/Cantonese association, not an exclusive origin claim.

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