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'''Pineapple cake''' |
'''Pineapple cake''' is a sweet pastry containing butter, flour, egg, sugar, and pineapple jam or slices. Its origin is as a traditional [[Taiwanese cuisine|Taiwanese]] [[dessert]], but is commonly consumed in many world regions.<ref name=:1/> |
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In [[Taiwanese Hokkien]], "pineapple" ({{zh|c=王梨|poj=ông-lâi|labels=no}}) sounds similar to a phrase meaning "to come forth, prosperous and thriving" ({{zh|c=旺來|poj=ōng-lâi|labels=no}}).<ref>{{holodict|1270|e=王梨}}</ref> This phrase conveys the hope that many children will be born to the family. As a result, pineapple cakes are often given as engagement gifts, or simply as well-wishing presents in an everyday context.<ref name=":1" /> |
In [[Taiwanese Hokkien]], "pineapple" ({{zh|c=王梨|poj=ông-lâi|labels=no}}) sounds similar to a phrase meaning "to come forth, prosperous and thriving" ({{zh|c=旺來|poj=ōng-lâi|labels=no}}).<ref>{{holodict|1270|e=王梨}}</ref> This phrase conveys the hope that many children will be born to the family. As a result, pineapple cakes are often given as engagement gifts, or simply as well-wishing presents in an everyday context.<ref name=":1" /> Pineapple cake is considered a symbol of Taiwan.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hiufu Wong |first1=Maggie |title=40 of the best Taiwanese foods and drinks |url=https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/40-taiwan-food/index.html |website=edition.cnn.com |publisher=CNN |accessdate=8 April 2020}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:50, 19 June 2020
 Pineapple cake | |
| Alternative names | Fengli Su,[1] pineapple shortcake, pineapple pastry |
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| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Taiwan |
| Region or state | East Asia |
| Main ingredients | Pastry (butter, egg yolk, sugar), pineapple jam |
Pineapple cake is a sweet pastry containing butter, flour, egg, sugar, and pineapple jam or slices. Its origin is as a traditional Taiwanese dessert, but is commonly consumed in many world regions.[2]
History
Pineapples became a critical component of Taiwan's economy during the Japanese era, during which Japanese industrialists imported a wide variety of pineapple cultivars and established numerous processing plants.[3] By the late 1930s, Taiwan had become the third-largest exporter of pineapples in the world.[3] However, when pineapple production in Taiwan shifted toward domestic sales and use of fresh pineapple, local bakeries sought to use this surplus in pastries.[2][4] While pineapple cakes had historically been produced as a ceremonial food, a combination of governmental promotion and globalization popularized the pineapple cake. Pineapple cakes have become one of the top-selling souvenirs in Taiwan.[5]
Since 2005, the Taipei City Government has run an annual Taipei Pineapple Cake Cultural Festival to foster the growth the local tourism industry and promote sales of the pineapple cake.[6][7] In 2013, the revenue from Taiwan's pineapple cake bakeries totaled NT$40 billion (US$1.2 billion), and sales of pineapple cakes have also bolstered agricultural economies in rural parts of the country.[8][4]
Symbolism
In Taiwanese Hokkien, "pineapple" (王梨; ông-lâi) sounds similar to a phrase meaning "to come forth, prosperous and thriving" (旺來; ōng-lâi).[9] This phrase conveys the hope that many children will be born to the family. As a result, pineapple cakes are often given as engagement gifts, or simply as well-wishing presents in an everyday context.[2] Pineapple cake is considered a symbol of Taiwan.[10]
Varieties
Contemporary pineapple cake bakeries have created variations on the traditional pineapple cake. The filling may also incorporate preserved egg yolks or other dried fruits such as cranberries or strawberries.[11]
Bakeries may also add winter melon to the pineapple jam. This practice was initially an effort to make the tart pineapple filling more palatable.[2] However, in contemporary bakeries, adding winter melon to the filling may be seen as an indicator of lower quality.[8]
The annual Taipei Pineapple Cake Cultural Festival often features a contest in which bakeries compete to create pineapple cakes that incorporate unconventional ingredients, such as rice or Taiwanese tea.[7][6]
See also
References
- ^ Schwankert, Steven (January 17, 2015). "Before and After (Taiwanese): Beyond Taipei's Night Market Snacks". The Beijinger. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Taiwan's Best-Known Treat: Pineapple Cake - Epoch Taste". The Epoch Times. Retrieved 2017-07-22.
- ^ a b (Taiwan), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (1960-11-01). "Taiwan's Growing Pineapple Industry - Taiwan Today". Taiwan Today. Retrieved 2017-07-22.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "Pineapple cakes boost Taiwan's rural industries". www.fftc.agnet.org. Archived from the original on 2019-01-08. Retrieved 2017-07-22.
- ^ "The Who's Who of Taiwan's Pineapple Cake Industry". City543. Retrieved 2017-07-22.
- ^ a b 黃紫緹 (2014-07-04). "Pineapple Cake Festival to Take Place Next Weekend". tcgwww.taipei.gov.tw. Retrieved 2017-07-22.
- ^ a b 黃紫緹 (2011-08-18). "Pineapple Cake Fiesta Kicks off in Taipei". english.gov.taipei. Retrieved 2017-07-22.
- ^ a b "The Pineapple Cake Chronicles - Taiwan Business TOPICS". Taiwan Business TOPICS. 2016-01-29. Retrieved 2017-07-22.
- ^ "Entry #1270 (王梨)". 臺灣閩南語常用詞辭典 [Dictionary of Frequently-Used Taiwan Minnan]. (in Chinese and Hokkien). Ministry of Education, R.O.C. 2011.
- ^ Hiufu Wong, Maggie. "40 of the best Taiwanese foods and drinks". edition.cnn.com. CNN. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ "Pineapple cake festival opens in Taipei - Taipei Times". www.taipeitimes.com. Retrieved 2017-07-22.
External links
Media related to Pineapple cakes at Wikimedia Commons
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