Eating in China
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Cloves

丁香Dīngxiāng

Dried, unopened flower buds used as an aromatic spice.

Type
Spices

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Whole cloves are small, dark-brown buds shaped like nails, with a narrow stalk and a rounded head.

In the kitchen

Seasons the stock for Zhengding Majia chicken.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有丁香吗?

Does this dish contain Cloves?

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