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Crab jujube

🇨🇳 A dish from China

Crab jujube, a dish from China
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Crab Jujube, locally known as Hoi Jo, is a traditional dish from Southern China. It consists of small crab-shaped cakes resembling the shape of Jujube fruits.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientscrab meat, minced pork, water chestnut, bean curd skin wrapper, egg, seasoning
🔥Cooking methodwrapped, then deep-fried
👅Flavour & stylesavory, crispy outside, tender inside
🕒When it’s eatenappetizer or banquet dish

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Crab jujube come from?
Crab jujube is a dish that originated in China.
What is Crab jujube?
Crab Jujube, locally known as Hoi Jo, is a traditional dish from Southern China. It consists of small crab-shaped cakes resembling the shape of Jujube fruits.