The White Dew, the 15th of the 24 solar terms falls on Saturday. As it is the 3rd solar terms in autumn after the “Start of Autumn” and the “End of Heat”, where the weather is getting colder in the early morning and late night.

There is an old saying that goes: “It is getting colder with every rainfall in the autumn, and a layer of white dew, a layer of frost.” It’s an accurate description of the changes in temperature during the White Dew period.

Following the law of solar terms and adding clothes at the right time is the wisdom left by Chinese ancestors. In addition to the dress guide, each solar term also has its own corresponding food.

Starting from the White Dew, precipitation levels in northern China begin to decrease significantly, and the weather begins to get drier.

Sweet potato, an inexpensive and tasty ingredient rich in microbiome and cellulose, is a favorite during this time of year. Sweet potato, with their high sugar content and soft taste, is a great ingredient for making desserts and snacks.

The most common way to cook sweet potatoes is to steam and roast them. These methods of cooking sweet potatoes are convenient and quick, and the flavor of sweet potatoes can be preserved. To give the sweet potatoes a more layered flavor, match them with other ingredients along with a dipping sauce. 

A popular sweet potato desert is made up of shredded - coconut and coconut water mixed with mashed steamed sweet potatoes. After kneading it into balls, dip them into the potato powder, egg liquid and cover the surface with sunflower seed kernels. Then deep fry them.

The dip is made up of a mix of Mayonnaise with yellow mustard and lemon juice. It is essential because it makes the fried sweet potato ball doesn't get too greasy.

Decorate with flower petals and mint; it is time to treat yourself during this season. 

(Cover image by Du Chenxin; Footage shoot by Yan Jingwei, edited by Wan Wenbo)