A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
A dry powder sold as water chestnut flour or starch; it can contain small granules.
In the kitchen
Mixed with sugar syrup and water, then steamed into cake.
Check the ingredient list for added starches.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有马蹄粉吗？
Does this dish contain Water-chestnut starch?
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.
