Eating in China
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Cashews

腰果Yāoguǒ

Pale, curved cashew kernels with a creamy, crumbly bite; the edible kernel is removed from its outer shell.

Type
Nuts

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

The shelled kernel is light tan to ivory and curved, with a characteristic kidney-like outline. It is different from the fleshy cashew apple and the hard outer shell.

In the kitchen

An optional addition to celery-lily stir-fry.

Plain, roasted and salted forms differ.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有腰果吗?

Does this dish contain Cashews?

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