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Dried Longan
- Irregular curled dried fruit flesh
- Amber-brown to dark brown
- Wrinkled pieces with no shell or stone
Dry goods & condiments
Dried Longan
Irregular curled dried fruit flesh; Amber-brown to dark brown; Wrinkled pieces with no shell or stone.
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3 identity clues
- Irregular curled dried fruit flesh
- Amber-brown to dark brown
- Wrinkled pieces with no shell or stone
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 桂圓肉
- English
- Dried Longan
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Lengkeng kering
- Tagalog
- Pinatuyong longgan
How to identify it
Check these features together: Irregular curled dried fruit flesh; Amber-brown to dark brown; Wrinkled pieces with no shell or stone. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Dried Longan, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common confusion
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Dried Figs
- Flattened round or pear-shaped dried fruits
- Light to dark brown
- Small basal opening and many tiny seeds inside
How to identify it
Dried Longan: Irregular curled dried fruit flesh. For Dried Figs, look for flattened round or pear-shaped dried fruits. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Cook in sweet soup or savoury soup.
Choosing & preparing
Confirm dried longan flesh, check for shell or stone fragments and rinse as the recipe requires.
Storage
Retain the original label and keep sealed in a cool dry place against moisture and pests; follow dates and opening instructions and refrigerate hydrated or cooked portions promptly.
Helper tip
For Dried Longan, check irregular curled dried fruit flesh. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要桂圓肉，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Dried Longan, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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