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Shanghai · THE FOOD GUIDE

Braised wheat gluten with mushrooms and peanuts

Sixi kaofu

四喜烤麸

Sìxǐ kǎofū

Spongy wheat gluten absorbs a dark, sweet-savoury sauce in this Shanghai dish. Wood-ear fungus, dried lily buds and peanuts give it contrasting textures. It is often served as a cold starter.

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The soft springy gluten and firmer mushrooms can be shared in small pieces; cut longer pieces and check peanuts for the child.

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

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Sweet-savoury, with soy sauce and mushroom depth.

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Texture
Springy, porous gluten with firmer mushrooms and peanuts.

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Associated with Shanghai.

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Shanghai: Associated with Shanghai cooking; no exclusive origin claim.

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