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Xi gua lao

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Xi gua lao
Watermelon agar jelly
TypePastry
Place of originChina
Region or stateBeijing
Main ingredientsWatermelon, cherries, agar, sugar, vanilla powder

Xi gua lao (Chinese: 西瓜酪; pinyin: xīguālào; lit. 'watermelon jelly') is a traditional dish of Beijing cuisine. It is a thickened and chilled watermelon juice eaten in summer time.[1]

Preparation

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The dish is commonly prepared using these ingredients: watermelon, cherries, agar, sugar and vanilla powder.

Water is mixed with agar, vanilla powder and sugar and boiled into a syrup. The watermelon is crushed to get the juice out of it and mixed with the syrup. The mixture is then chilled until thick and served cold.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "北京小吃西瓜酪-教你简单做法与技巧-_广西厨师培训学校". www.gxhnpr.com. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
  2. ^ "【步骤图】西瓜酪的做法_西瓜酪的做法步骤_菜谱_下厨房". m.xiachufang.com. Retrieved 2024-05-06.