Banana roll facts for kids
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| Type | Pastry |
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| Place of origin | China |
| Region or state | Hong Kong |
| Main ingredients | Glutinous rice |
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| Chinese | 香蕉糕 | ||||||||||
| Literal meaning | banana cake | ||||||||||
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| Chinese | 香蕉卷 | ||||||||||
| Literal meaning | banana roll | ||||||||||
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A banana roll or banana cake is a yummy Chinese pastry. You can often find it in Hong Kong. Sometimes, it also appears in Chinatowns around the world. This dessert is very soft and chewy. It is made from a special type of rice called glutinous rice.
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What is a Banana Roll?
A banana roll is a sweet treat. It often looks like a small, round tube. Sometimes, it can be a flat shape. It's usually a bit bigger than your index finger. This shape helps it look a bit like a banana.
What Does it Taste Like?
The main flavor of a banana roll comes from banana oil. This oil gives it a sweet, fruity taste. It smells and tastes like fresh bananas.
What's Inside a Banana Roll?
Banana rolls can have different fillings. Some have a swirly cinnamon filling. This adds a warm, spicy flavor. Other times, you might find finely diced banana inside. This banana is very ripe, but not rotten. A more traditional filling is red bean paste. This is a sweet paste made from red beans.
Where Do Banana Rolls Come From?
Banana rolls are a popular part of Chinese cuisine. They are especially well-known in Hong Kong. They are a common item in Chinese bakeries. These bakeries sell many different kinds of pastries.
