Among the countless traditional pastries of Guangdong, few carry a name as intriguing – or as romantic – as the Wife Cake (老婆饼). Known also by its elegant alias “Winter Melon Pastries” (冬茸酥, 冬蓉酥, Dongrong Su), this golden, flaky pastry is one of the most beloved dim sum treats in southern China. But what…
In the culinary heart of Shunde (顺德), a district in Guangdong Province often hailed as the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine, there is a dessert so iconic that it has been crowned the “King of Cantonese Desserts” . Its name is Shuang Pi Nai (双皮奶) – literally “Double-Skin Milk” – a silky, custard-like treat that…