Pineapple cake
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Pineapple cake | |
| Alternative names | Fengli Su,[1] pineapple shortcake, pineapple pastry |
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| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Taiwan |
| Region or state | Southeast Asia |
| Main ingredients | Pastry (butter, egg yolk, sugar), pineapple jam |
 Cookbook: Pineapple cake  Media: Pineapple cake | |
Pineapple cake (Chinese: 鳳梨酥; pinyin: fènglísū; Zhuyin Fuhao: ㄈㄥˋ ㄌㄧˊ ㄙㄨ or Chinese: 王梨酥; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: ông-lâi-so͘) contains butter, flour, egg, sugar, and pineapple jam. However, some bakers add or substitute pineapple with winter melon to make the jam. Its crumbly, fragrant crust and the chewy, sweet fruit filling come together as a companion for tea and other beverages.
Origins
In Taiwanese wedding tradition, the wedding cake has six flavors symbolizing six rites, among them being pineapple. Pineapple in Taiwanese Hokkien is pronounced onglai (Pe̍h-ōe-jī: ông-lâi), which sounds almost the same as a phrase (Chinese: 旺來; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: ōng-lâi) meaning "to come forth, prosperous and thriving", and symbolizes the hope that many children will be born to this family. The pineapple is also a common tribute Taiwanese people offer to venerate the deceased. In this case the corresponding phrases (Chinese: 旺旺/旺來) symbolize deep love for the ancestors.
Brands
Keelung:
- Li Hu(李鵠)
- Chia Te (佳德)
- Hsin Tung Yang (新東陽)
- Kuo Yuan Ye (郭元益)
- Lee Chi (台北犁記)
Taichung:
- Dawncake (日出)
- Red Sakura (紅櫻花)
- Sunny Hills (微熱山丘)
Kuohsiung:
- Jiu Zhen Nan (舊振南)
- Japazi (呷百二)
See also
References
- ↑ Schwankert, Steven (January 17, 2015). "Before and After (Taiwanese): Beyond Taipei's Night Market Snacks". The Beijinger. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
External links
- Media related to Pineapple cake at Wikimedia Commons
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