Dried persimmon
Dried persimmons | |
| Alternative names | Dried persimmon |
|---|---|
| Type | Dried fruit |
| Region or state | East Asia |
| Main ingredients | Oriental persimmon |
Dried persimmon is a type of traditional dried fruit snack in East Asia with origins in China. They dried them to use them in other seasons. Known as shìbǐng (柿餅) in Chinese, hoshigaki (干し柿) in Japanese, gotgam (곶감) in Korean, and hồng khô in Vietnamese, it is traditionally made in the winter, by air drying Oriental persimmon. It is also used to make wine, put in traditional tea, and in creating other desserts.
In the Han dynasty, Yangshao dried persimmon was used as a tribute to the imperial court.