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Guangzhou's number one Spring Festival dim sum

eguangzhou.gov.cn | Updated:2019-01-28

There are plenty of dim sum varieties in Guangzhou. The most notable ones are fried white radish patties, sticky rice in a lotus leaf, mixed puff with pork, and sesame ball cookies.

A fried white radish patty is a type of steamed cake made from glutinous rice flour and shredded turnip. It is sweet and tasty, and an essential part of Spring Festival in Guangzhou. [Photo/WeChat account ZGGZFABU]

When eating sticky rice in a lotus leaf, be prepared for the lotus leaf's strong scent. The rice feels a bit sticky when you chew it, and the chicken meat has an unforgettable aroma. [Photo/WeChat account ZGGZFABU]

Sesame ball cookies are a type of deep-fried dim sum. Cracks form on the surface of the balls after being deep fried, making it look a bit like a date. The cookie is sweet, tasty and crispy. [Photo/WeChat account ZGGZFABU]

Youjiao, or deep-fried dumplings, are a traditional Guangzhou Spring Festival dim sum. They are shaped like a traditional purse in China, giving the snack an association with wealth.[Photo/WeChat account ZGGZFABU]


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