Eating in China
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Sand ginger

山奈Shānnài

An aromatic rhizome used fresh or as dried slices and powder; dried powder is commonly creamy white.

Type
Sauces and seasonings

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

An aromatic rhizome used fresh or as dried slices and powder; dried powder is commonly creamy white.

In the kitchen

Seasons the braised intestine in Changwang noodles.

Sand ginger differs from ordinary ginger and can be used as slices or powder.

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这道菜里有山奈吗?

Does this dish contain Sand ginger?

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