A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Prepared filling made from winter melon; this representative mixture contains winter melon, maltose, sugar, rapeseed oil and salt.
In the kitchen
Use as a cohesive filling in pastries, alone or mixed with raisins and other fruit.
Commercial recipes vary; check oils, starches and additives on the actual label. Different from candied melon pieces.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有冬瓜蓉吗？
Does this dish contain Sweet winter melon paste?
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.
