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Changzhou layered sesame pastry

常州麻糕

Chángzhōu Mágāo

A large, usually oval wheat pastry with a sesame-covered surface and crumbly layers. Changzhou magao comes with sweet or savory fillings and is often eaten for breakfast.

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Flaky layers make a portion easy to break and share; check whether the filling is sweet or savory and let it cool.

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

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Toasted sesame with a sweet filling or savory scallion flavor.

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Crisp, flaky exterior and tender, crumbly layers.

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Associated with Jiangsu.

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Jiangsu: Associated with Changzhou, Jiangsu.

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