hang6 jan4 wu2杏仁糊
Jyutpinghang6 jan4 wu2
Yalehahng yàhn wú
Definition
Sweet almond soup; a traditional Chinese dessert made of ground almonds.
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How it's used
Served as a warm, thick, and creamy Cantonese sweet soup, it is a staple in traditional dessert shops. It is often paired with sesame soup, creating a black and white swirl pattern known as 鴛鴦糊. The texture is key, as it should be velvety and not overly gritty from the ground almonds.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
I want to eat a bowl of piping hot almond dessert.
The almond dessert at this sweet soup shop is very smooth.
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Common phrases
almond and sesame mixed dessert soup
hot almond dessert
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the clear almond tea served in some northern Chinese cuisines, as the Cantonese version is specifically a thick, pudding-like dessert soup.
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