Eating in China
Generated ingredient illustration of chopped sweet preserved radish and several longer strips.

Sweet preserved radish

甜菜脯Tián càipǔ

Sweet-salty preserved white radish used for crunch and seasoning in some dumpling fillings.

Type
Prepared ingredients

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Usually yellowish to light brown, sold as strips or chopped pieces; distinct from plain salted dried radish.

In the kitchen

Chopped into fillings such as Chiu Chow fun gor; preparation depends on the product.

Sugar, salt and other ingredients vary by producer. Some versions use soy ingredients or additives; check the label when relevant.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有甜菜脯吗?

Does this dish contain Sweet preserved radish?

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