A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Pointed oval green leaves with small edge teeth; botanical references call this plant Abelia macrotera.
In the kitchen
The processed leaf extract is used for jelly, not as a raw salad leaf.
Other regional leaf jellies may use different plants. Do not substitute ornamental abelias or identify wild edible leaves from this illustration.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有神仙叶（二翅六道木叶）吗？
Does this dish contain Shenxianye abelia leaves?
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.
