Eating in China
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Candied kumquat

金橘饼Jīnjú bǐng

A sweet preserved kumquat preparation used in the filling of Jianhu lotus-starch balls.

Type
Fruit

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Candied kumquat fruit, distinct from fresh kumquat and plain dried tangerine peel.

In the kitchen

Chopped or mixed with nuts, seed kernels, sugar and fat in sweet fillings.

The cut and texture depend on the preserved preparation; fresh fruit is not an exact replacement for this ingredient identity.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有金橘饼吗?

Does this dish contain Candied kumquat?

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