Fruit · Dried
Chinese red dates
Also called jujubes, red dates, hong zao, daechu
Dried jujubes, wrinkled and red with a caramel sweetness; simmered in Chinese soups, congee and Korean samgyetang.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodDates
Much sweeter and stickier, without the apple-like jujube note. (use 0.5× the amount)
- T2 · GoodDried longan
Sweeter and smoky; used in the same soups and teas.
- T3 · In a pinchGoji berries
Smaller and tangier; similar role in soups and tea.
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