Suet Cake

Suet Cake

　　Suet Cake

　　　Preparation:

　　(1) Dry the pale yellow starch (known in Tibetan as "qure") from which the cream has been extracted, then grind it into powder.

　　(2) Mix it with butter (cream), white sugar, ginseng fruit (also called "jiaoma"), raisins, and peach kernels. Shape it into round or square pieces, decorate the surface with red and green threads to form auspicious and longevity patterns, then steam it in a steamer basket. It can be served whole or sliced.

　　Features: A sweet dairy dessert with nourishing and health-enhancing effects, commonly served to guests by Tibetan people.