Eating in China
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Goji berries

枸杞Gǒuqǐ

Small red or orange berries, often elongated. Fresh berries are plump; drying produces a wrinkled surface. The whole fruit contains flesh and seeds, and is distinct from goji leaf or juice.

Type
Fruit

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Small red or orange berries, often elongated. Fresh berries are plump; drying produces a wrinkled surface. The whole fruit contains flesh and seeds, and is distinct from goji leaf or juice.

In the kitchen

Bowl-steamed lamb in a family recipe.

Whole berries, dried berries and juice are different preparations.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有枸杞吗?

Does this dish contain Goji berries?

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