At the table
Use a spoon and gently mix the milk and toppings. Ask for the cold version and confirm which toppings are included.
This milk version contains dairy and peanuts. Ask about other toppings and shared utensils if you have allergies.
Milk and toppings vary by shop; beans and peanuts are optional additions. Ordering without milk does not by itself establish a vegan recipe.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Milk and toppings vary by shop; beans and peanuts are optional additions. Ordering without milk does not by itself establish a vegan recipe.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Sweet and milky, with a gentle herbal note.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Slippery jelly, soft beans and crunchy peanuts.
- How it’s made
- Mesona extract is thickened with starch, cooled until set and cut into pieces, then served with milk and toppings.
Milk and toppings vary by shop; beans and peanuts are optional additions. Ordering without milk does not by itself establish a vegan recipe.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Guangdong. Associated with Hong Kong.
About this regional connection
Guangdong: Supported local food association, not exclusive origin. Hong Kong: Supported local food association, not exclusive origin.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有凉烧仙草（牛奶仙草冻）吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
One herb, different serving styles
Mesona desserts range from warm, thick bowls to chilled set jelly. This milk-based cold serving offers a different texture from hot shao xiancao and the simpler Chaoshan grass-jelly bowl.