Rucheng Dahuo Rice Cake

Last updated 2026-11-10 — Dahuo rice cake gets its name from the wide-leafed Dahuo rice used as its main ingredient. It is a traditional delicacy from the Hot Water and Jilong areas of Rucheng, boasting a long history — as early as the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty, it was listed as a tribute. On the eve of the Spring Festival, locals treat the pounding of Dahuo rice cakes as a grand event. “Whenever it’s time to make Dahuo rice cakes, every household sends out one or two able-bodied young laborers, often helping their neighbors in turn, creating a lively atmosphere.” During the Spring Festival, when guests visit, a bowl of rice cake with several slices of meat must be served first as a gesture of hospitality. Guests are expected to finish the entire bowl to show appreciation for the warm welcome.