Gushi Glutinous Rice Cake

Last updated 2026-11-09 — Glutinous rice cake is a traditional delicacy of Gushi. The process of making it involves using high-quality glutinous rice as the main ingredient. The rice is washed, steamed, and then pounded repeatedly in a stone mortar until it becomes a smooth paste. While still warm, it is flattened with a rolling pin and cut into square or strip shapes. The cake can be grilled, boiled, pan-fried, or deep-fried. Especially during the Spring Festival, when friends and family come to visit, the best way to welcome them is to serve a bowl of glutinous rice cakes with poached eggs. If the cakes are stuffed with various fillings and then fried, grilled, or pan-fried, they develop an even more unique and delicious flavor. Stuffed glutinous rice cakes are not suitable for long-term storage, while cut pieces may dry out and crack if left too long. However, they can be preserved for over three months by soaking them in water and changing the water frequently.