Qujiu Mung Bean Cake

Last updated 2026-11-16 — Qujiu Mung Bean Cake is a type of traditional dessert and cake from Qujiu. Made from carefully selected polished rice that is ground, steamed, and then cooled, it has a crispy, smooth, sweet, and cool texture, along with a soft, glutinous, and aromatic flavor. It is served with a savory sauce made by simmering ingredients such as tomatoes and chili peppers, which stimulates the appetite and refreshes the palate. The mung bean cake is mild in nature—not too cold nor too dry—making it suitable for all ages. It is believed to help clear heat and toxins, moisturize and nourish the skin, beautify, and invigorate the spirit…