A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Slender, wrinkled tan roots with pale yellow interiors, sold whole or cut into segments.
In the kitchen
Added to the simmering broth in some versions of Xinjiang pepper chicken.
Root size and color vary with the plant and processing. Whether it is included depends on the recipe.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有党参吗？
Does this dish contain Dangshen (codonopsis root)?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
