Eating in China
Generated guide illustration of dried dangshen roots and cut segments.

Dangshen (codonopsis root)

党参Dǎng shēn

Dried codonopsis root with a mild sweetness, used to flavor some broths.

Type
Aromatics

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Slender, wrinkled tan roots with pale yellow interiors, sold whole or cut into segments.

In the kitchen

Added to the simmering broth in some versions of Xinjiang pepper chicken.

Root size and color vary with the plant and processing. Whether it is included depends on the recipe.

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