Fengtai Rice

Fengtai Rice

　　Commonly referred to as Fengmi, also known as Fenghuang Xian. It is produced in the Fenghuangtai Village area in the eastern suburbs. The planted Dabai Mang rice features grains with a uniquely shaped appearance—one end is thick while the other is extremely slender, resembling a phoenix’s eye. The grains are longer than those of ordinary varieties, giving rise to the saying “three grains make one inch.” They have a silvery sheen and are as white as jade. When steamed into cooked rice, the grains stand upright in an orderly arrangement and emit a delicate osmanthus fragrance. This type of rice has a long history of cultivation and was often presented as tribute to the imperial court during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Its planting area is small, making it difficult to promote, and its yield is very low, which is why it has always been regarded as a rare delicacy.