Big Rice Cake (Da Kang Ci)

Big Rice Cake (Da Kang Ci)

　　Big Rice Cake (Da Kang Ci)

　　Big Rice Cake (Da Kang Ci) is not only very popular among locals in Yun’an, but also in places like Yuncheng. It can often be found near the central market or at breakfast stalls. However, many families prefer to make it themselves.

　　There are many ways to prepare Big Rice Cake. The usual ingredients include glutinous rice flour, a small amount of regular rice flour, peanuts, and white sugar. First, take the glutinous rice flour and mix it with water, then knead it into a dough just like you would with wheat flour. Once the dough is ready, steam it in a steamer. The second step is to dry-toast the regular rice flour in a pan until fragrant. The third step is to make the filling: crush the toasted peanuts, let them cool, then mix them evenly with white sugar. After the glutinous rice dough is cooked, wrap the filling inside using the dough, then roll it in some of the toasted rice flour before eating.