When buying the canned pumpkin, be sure to use pumpkin puree (sometimes labeled as 100% pumpkin) and not pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling has spices already added.
you're in for a treat with China's steamed pumpkin cake. This savory snack is made from a combination of dried shrimp, minced meat, mushrooms, peppers, shallot, batter, and of course, pumpkin.