Eating in China
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Walnut kernels

核桃仁Hétaorén

Edible walnut kernels sold inside their shells or shelled as halves, pieces and chopped nuts.

Type
Nuts

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Edible walnut kernels sold inside their shells or shelled as halves, pieces and chopped nuts.

In the kitchen

Adds nutty flavor to thin Hechuan rice cakes.

Kernel size changes the visible nut pieces in a cake.

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