The brown sugar nine-layer cake is one of the must-try desserts among Hainan's traditional sweet treats. /Photo provided to CGTN
The brown sugar nine-layer cake is one of the must-try desserts among Hainan's traditional sweet treats. /Photo provided to CGTN
The brown sugar nine-layer cake is one of the must-try desserts among Hainan's traditional sweet treats. /Photo provided to CGTN
Red bean cakes are welcomed by dessert enthusiasts. /Photo provided to CGTN
Red bean cakes are welcomed by dessert enthusiasts. /Photo provided to CGTN
Red bean cakes are welcomed by dessert enthusiasts. /Photo provided to CGTN
Besides seafood, Hainan is also a paradise for desserts.
The brown sugar nine-layer cake is one of the must-try desserts among Hainan's traditional sweet treats. First steam a layer of rice flour and then brush with oil; complete this process nine times. A serving only costs less than US$1, yet the bowl is filled to the brim.
Meanwhile, people cannot resist the red bean cake. This bean cake has a rich texture, made from a mixture of rice flour and red beans that are finely ground and mixed. And it will be steamed with cooked red beans embedded in it. Its taste is very attractive to dessert enthusiasts.