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Chinese Hawthorn Cake
This homemade Chinese Hawthorn Cake is a delightful, tangy-sweet treat that’s both refreshing and easy to make! Fresh Chinese hawthorn is simmered until tender, blended into a smooth paste, and sweetened with rock sugar for the perfect balance of flavors. Agar acts as a natural thickener, giving the cake its signature jelly-like texture without any artificial additives. The simple yet vibrant ingredients create a naturally vibrant red dessert that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Enjoy this traditional delicacy chilled—its smooth, slightly tart taste makes it a perfect snack or light dessert. Whether you're craving something nostalgic or exploring Chinese cuisine, this hawthorn cake is a must-try for its pure, fruity goodness and melt-in-your-mouth texture!
Five Color Mixed Salad
This vibrant **Five-Color Egg Strip Salad** is a feast for the eyes and the palate! Thin, golden egg skins are expertly pan-fried to perfection, then sliced into delicate strips alongside crisp carrots, celery, mushrooms, agar, and scallions. The magic lies in the aromatic dressing—a zesty blend of soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil—that ties everything together with a balance of savory, tangy, and spicy flavors. Quick to prepare yet elegant, this dish is perfect for a refreshing appetizer or light meal. The contrast of textures and bold, fresh ingredients makes it irresistibly delicious. Try it for a colorful, healthy dish that’s as fun to mix as it is to eat!
Hawthorn Cake
This homemade hawthorn cake is a delightful and refreshing treat, blending the tangy sweetness of fresh hawthorn with the smooth texture of agar for a naturally jellied dessert. The recipe starts with simmering hawthorn and agar until tender, then mashing the fruit into a luscious pulp infused with rock sugar for a perfectly balanced sweetness. Slowly simmered to enhance the flavors, the mixture is poured into molds and chilled until firm, creating a vibrant, velvety cake that’s both light and satisfying. With just three simple ingredients—hawthorn, agar, and rock sugar—this dessert is a healthy yet indulgent option, free from artificial additives. Its bright, fruity taste and smooth, jelly-like consistency make it a standout dish for any occasion. Enjoy this traditional treat as a snack, dessert, or even a palate-cleansing finish to a meal!
Pea Shoots
This delightful homemade pea cake recipe is a sweet, smooth, and refreshing treat that’s both simple and satisfying. Made with just three key ingredients—agar, peas, and sugar—this dessert combines the natural sweetness of peas with a jelly-like texture from steamed agar for a unique, melt-in-your-mouth experience. The process involves boiling and mashing the peas into a fine paste, then stir-frying them with sugar until rich and thick. The addition of agar ensures a perfect, firm-yet-tender consistency once chilled. After cooling and setting in the refrigerator, the pea cake is sliced into delicate pieces, making it an elegant and light dessert or snack. Its subtly sweet flavor and smooth texture make it a standout dish, perfect for those who enjoy traditional, wholesome sweets. Enjoy this airy, lightly sweetened pea cake as a guilt-free indulgence!