Wangdian Huoshao

Wangdian Huoshao

　　【Neixiang】Wangdian Huoshao: Originating in the early Qing Dynasty, Wangdian Huoshao is round, about one inch thick, and weighs two taels. It is filled with chopped scallions, sesame oil, salt, chili, and other seasonings, then baked in a charcoal oven. The finished product is orange-yellow, crispy on the outside, flaky, and has an incredibly enticing aroma. Wangdian Huoshao is exquisitely made and remains a bestseller. A local rhyme goes: "Wangdian Huoshao is great, eight-tenths will make you full. The elderly find it tender, children digest it easily. It can be softened in cold water, and eating too much won’t upset your stomach." An important test of Wangdian Huoshao is whether a piece can be broken off, soaked in cold water, and float on the surface. It’s said that Wangdian Huoshao is closely tied to the local soil and water—such quality can’t be replicated outside Wangdian Town. That’s why many visitors go out of their way to buy authentic Wangdian Huoshao here and take it home to share with family and friends.