Macheng Meat Cake

Macheng Meat Cake

　　In Macheng City, located at the southern foot of the Dabie Mountains, the first dish of the ten-course "Meat Cake Feast" is the meat cake.

　　Macheng Meat Cake is a traditional local delicacy. Fresh fish is deboned and skinned, and pork is boned and trimmed, both are then minced into a paste. Soybean flour, water, and salt are added to a basin in proportion and mixed with the meat paste, along with seasonings such as ginger and chopped scallions, formed into round or square shapes, and steamed in a steamer over high heat for 15–20 minutes. After steaming, it is sliced into rectangular strips, plated, and served. It can be eaten hot or refrigerated, and has a deliciously fresh taste. (Macheng)