A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Seeds of black sha-hao, Artemisia ordosica; the seed-bearing fruits are egg-shaped with fine lengthwise grooves and a gum-containing outer wall.
In the kitchen
Zhongning haozi noodles.
Whole seeds and their ground form differ; Zhongning haozi noodles use the seed ingredient rather than young wormwood leaves.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有沙蒿子吗？
Does this dish contain Sha-hao seeds?
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.
