At the table
Eat once softened. Cut or open the skin and spoon out the flesh; leave the stem, seeds and core.
Ask whether it is thawed and served plain; avoid biting a hard frozen centre.
Pear variety and ripeness affect the sweetness and texture. This entry describes plain frozen-thawed pear.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Pear variety and ripeness affect the sweetness and texture. This entry describes plain frozen-thawed pear.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Sweet-tart pear juice.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Soft, juicy flesh; partly thawed servings may retain ice crystals.
- How it’s made
- The pear ripens after harvest, freezes, then thaws slowly in water.
Pear variety and ripeness affect the sweetness and texture. This entry describes plain frozen-thawed pear.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Heilongjiang.
About this regional connection
Heilongjiang: Northeast winter food, documented at Harbin markets; not claimed exclusive to Heilongjiang.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有冻梨吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Frozen pear
This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.
Northeastern winters provide the cold needed for this fruit-preserving tradition. Pear variety and ripeness affect texture.