Guilin Water Chestnut Cake - A Refreshing and Sweet Delight

Guilin water chestnut cake is a special pastry full of a refreshing and sweet taste. Its main ingredient is water chestnuts. Fresh water chestnuts are sweet, juicy, and have a crispy taste. When making water chestnut cake, first wash and peel the water chestnuts and cut them into small pieces to retain their crispy texture. Then, mix the water chestnut pieces evenly with glutinous rice flour, white sugar, water, etc. to make a batter. Pour the batter into a mold and steam it in a steamer until cooked. The steamed water chestnut cake has a crystal - clear color and exudes a faint fragrance of water chestnuts. Cut it into small pieces with a knife and put it in your mouth. First, you can feel the crispy texture brought by the water chestnut pieces. Then, the softness of the glutinous rice flour and the sweetness of the white sugar slowly spread. The sweet taste lingers in your mouth, refreshing and not greasy. Whether it is used as breakfast to start a vibrant day or as a snack in the afternoon to enjoy a leisurely time, Guilin water chestnut cake can bring you a sweet and refreshing gustatory enjoyment, allowing you to experience the unique charm of Guilin cuisine.