Osmanthus cake
🇨🇳 A dish from China
Osmanthus cake is a traditional sweet-scented Chinese pastry made with glutinous rice flour, honey, sweet osmanthus and rock sugar. It has crystal-clear appearance and a soft, slightly waxy texture.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | glutinous rice flour, honey, osmanthus flowers, rock sugar |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | set/steamed into a soft jelly-like cake |
| 👅Flavour & style | delicately floral, sweet, waxy soft texture |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | sweet snack or dessert |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Osmanthus cake come from?
Osmanthus cake is a dish that originated in China.
What is Osmanthus cake?
Osmanthus cake is a traditional sweet-scented Chinese pastry made with glutinous rice flour, honey, sweet osmanthus and rock sugar. It has crystal-clear appearance and a soft, slightly waxy texture.