At the table
Break or cut over a plate to catch the flakes. Take small bites to taste the sweet and savoury layers together.
Contains wheat and pork; some versions also contain dairy.
Fats and fillings differ by bakery. A plain bean version is not automatically vegetarian: check the crust as well.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Fats and fillings differ by bakery. A plain bean version is not automatically vegetarian: check the crust as well.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Sweet bean paste balanced by savoury pork.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Fragile flaky crust and dense, smooth filling.
- How it’s made
- Layers of wheat pastry enclose mung bean paste and pork, then bake until crisp.
Fats and fillings differ by bakery. A plain bean version is not automatically vegetarian: check the crust as well.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Taiwan.
About this regional connection
Taiwan: Lü dou peng belongs to Taiwan’s traditional pastry and gift-box culture, including Mid-Autumn celebrations. The mung bean name can hide a pork filling, so ask for the version you want.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有绿豆椪吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A Taiwanese festive pastry
Lü dou peng belongs to Taiwan’s traditional pastry and gift-box culture, including Mid-Autumn celebrations. The mung bean name can hide a pork filling, so ask for the version you want.