A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
A dense, smooth paste that can hold its shape. It is a prepared filling, distinct from whole lotus seeds.
In the kitchen
Used inside sesame balls, steamed buns and mooncakes.
Sweetness, oil content and firmness vary. Some commercial blends include white beans, so the name alone does not establish the full formulation.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有莲蓉吗？
Does this dish contain Sweet lotus seed paste?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
