Chinese yam steamed until soft, cut into sticks or slices, and topped with a sweet osmanthus syrup; often served cold. Smooth, lightly floral and sweet.
Guìhuā shānyào jiùshì zhēngshú de shānyào jiāoshàng guìhuā tángjiāng.
Chinese yam with osmanthus is just steamed Chinese yam with osmanthus syrup poured over it.
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山药 is Chinese yam, a long root with hairy skin that is crisp raw and soft when steamed. Its sticky sap can make bare hands itch, so cooks often peel it with gloves on.
