Red bean cake facts for kids
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| Type | Cake |
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| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | China |
| Region or state | Guangdong |
| Main ingredients | Red bean paste |
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| Traditional Chinese | 紅豆糕 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 红豆糕 | ||||||||||
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A red bean cake is a yummy Chinese dessert. It's a type of cake that has a sweet filling made from red bean paste. You can find many different kinds of red bean cakes depending on where you are in China!
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What is Red Bean Cake?
Red bean cake is a traditional sweet treat. It's popular in many parts of China. The main part of the cake is the special paste made from red beans. This paste is usually sweet and smooth.
How is it Made?
The exact way to make red bean cake can change. Some cakes are steamed, while others might be baked. The red bean paste is often cooked with sugar until it becomes thick. Then, it's used as a filling or mixed into the cake batter.
Cantonese-Style Red Bean Cake
In the Cantonese areas of China, red bean cake is made in a special way.
How it Looks and Tastes
Cantonese-style red bean cake often uses red bean paste that has been made firm, sometimes by freezing it. The cake is sweetened and often has sesame seeds sprinkled on top. It's usually served as a square block. This type of cake can be a bit chewy when you bite into it.
When People Eat It
Depending on the specific region in China, people might eat this cake all year round as a snack. In other places, it's a special pastry eaten during certain traditional Chinese holidays.
See also
In Spanish: Pastel de judía azuki para niños
