Melon Cake

Melon Cake

　　Melon cake is a food made by mixing flour and vegetable filling with water to form a batter-like paste, which is then cooked on a flat pan or griddle until done. This dish is quite common in the rural areas of Dongping County.

　　　　When cooking melon cake, the vegetable filling can be cut into thin strips or diced. The flour and vegetable filling are mixed in approximately equal proportions, with water added gradually while stirring, until the batter reaches a soft and pourable consistency. An appropriate amount of salt, Sichuan pepper powder, and other seasonings are added during the mixing process. To cook, a thin layer of cooking oil is applied to a heated flat pan or griddle. Once the oil is hot but not yet smoking, the well-mixed batter is spread onto the pan to a thickness of about 1 centimeter. It is then slowly cooked over low heat and repeatedly flipped with a spatula until the outer surface of the melon cake turns golden brown. It is then ready to be served in a dish.

　　　　The cooked melon cake has a crispy exterior and tender interior, and is delicious when eaten hot. This is a versatile dish that can be served as either a staple or a side, is easy to prepare, and is often used by rural families to entertain guests.