wong4 gam1 gou1黃金糕黄金糕
Jyutpingwong4 gam1 gou1
Yalewòhng gām gōu
Definition
Golden sponge cake; a Southeast Asian honeycomb cake of Indonesian origin made with tapioca starch and coconut milk.
colloquialdim sumfood
How it's used
This treat is a staple in many local dim sum restaurants, often appearing on the dessert menu alongside other steamed or baked goods. Its signature honeycomb texture is achieved through a specific fermentation process, which distinguishes it from denser, more traditional Chinese cakes. While it is technically of Indonesian origin, it has become fully integrated into the Hong Kong tea house experience.
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gin2件gínExamples
The golden sponge cake at this restaurant has a very fragrant coconut milk flavor.
Related words
Common phrases
sweet and fragrant golden sponge cake
freshly made golden sponge cake
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