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The history and origin of water chestnut cake

Water chestnut cake is a kind of guangdong snacks. It is steamed with water chestnut powder and sugar water. Water chestnut, also called horseshoe in Cantonese, hence its name. Its color is brown, translucent, it can be folded without cracking, and it is soft, smooth, refreshing and tough, and it tastes extremely sweet. This product is the most famous in Panxi restaurant in Guangzhou. Because it is located in the mouth of the horseshoe. The produced horseshoe powder has fine powder, large crystals and sweet taste, and can be made into various snacks and snacks. The water chestnut cake made from it is a traditional dish of Panxi Hotel, which is suitable for all seasons.