Xinchang Spring Pancakes

Xinchang Spring Pancakes

　　　　Product Name: Xinchang Spring Pancakes

　　Place of Origin: Xinchang

　　Category: Staple Food

　　Features: Round as the moon, thin as tissue paper, white with a hint of yellow, slightly salty, crispy and flaky.

　　Introduction: Xinchang Spring Pancakes are mainly produced in Xinchang County and surrounding towns. Apart from being served as a snack, they can also be used as a dish — small rolls with fresh meat or scallion filling, dipped in hot oil to become golden, crispy, and delicious spring rolls, which are considered a delicacy at banquets. They also pair well with drinks and are regarded as an excellent dish. In 1990, there were 140 individual businesses engaged in the spring pancake trade in Xinchang County.

　　History: The poem "Ode to Spring Pancakes" by He Zhiqing reads: “Round as the new moon, a novel delight; Thin as autumn clouds, skillfully made right.” According to the Wanli-era (Ming Dynasty) “Xinluo County Annals,” since the establishment of Xinchang County in the second year of the Kaiping era of the Liang Dynasty (908 AD), both population growth and economic development have been relatively rapid. The county town developed into a bustling market with merchants gathering, and accordingly, food stalls, inns, and other services also flourished. Moreover, Xinchang Spring Pancakes bear similarities to a type of noodle food called “Mai Huo” made by village women. After the advent of cast iron cookware, especially griddles, and in response to social demand, they transitioned from farmhouses to marketplaces, becoming a common item in restaurants and taverns.