A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Solid, bark-covered woody sticks with shavings scraped from the surface. Appearance and the name alone do not establish a botanical species.
In the kitchen
Fine scrapings add aroma to some preparations of tuotuorou, after the meat has been cooked.
This entry covers the woody stick. Mujiangzi fruit and aromatic oil are other forms; confirm which a recipe uses.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有木姜子调味棒吗？
Does this dish contain Mujiangzi seasoning stick?
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.
