On the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, the symbolic birthday of the cow, many families in Guangzhou's Baiyun district make a special kind of treat with a special aroma, to mark the cow's challenging year.

This delicious temptation, the Yanxi cake, is made from the Yanxi leaf. The soft, light green steamed cake boasts both salty and sweet flavors, enhanced with the distinctive aroma of the Yanxi leaf, leaving a lasting impression on the palate.

A little culinary delight, the Yanxi cake. [Photo/WeChat account: gz_baiyunfabu]

Dark emerald-green Yanxi leaves. [Photo/WeChat account: gz_baiyunfabu]