Herb paste is a refreshing dish from Sanmen county, Taizhou. [Photo/WeChat account: meilitaizhou_]

Herb paste

Herb paste is a refreshing dish from Sanmen county, Taizhou. It is boiled from encrinite and licorice roots and is best to eat in scorching July and August.

Encrinite jelly is made from the seeds of encrinite. [Photo/WeChat account: meilitaizhou_]

Encrinite paste

Also known as encrinite jelly, this dish is made from the seeds of encrinite. You can eat it with honey, mint, and sesame.