Guazi

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Guazi

Guazi or kuaci
Alternative names	Kuaci (Indonesian)
Course	Snack
Region or state	East Asia and Southeast Asia
Associated cuisine	China and Indonesia
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Guazi (Chinese: 瓜子; Indonesian: kuaci), also called kwasi (Burmese: ကွာစေ့) refers to roasted plant seeds. It is a popular snack in China, Malaysia and overseas Chinese communities, especially in Indonesia. While directly translated as "melon seeds" it usually refers to baked seeds of the sunflower, pumpkin, or watermelon seeds. It is often served as an appetizer during banquets.^[1]