A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Usually reddish-brown, with a fine, even texture that holds its shape when cut into slices or cubes.
In the kitchen
Eaten as a sweet snack or sliced for pastry fillings, including some versions of Beijing kidney-bean rolls.
Sweetness and firmness vary. Some recipes add starch; packaged products may contain other ingredients, so check the label.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有山楂糕吗？
Does this dish contain Hawthorn cake?
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.
