Corn Cake

Corn Cake

　　Muchuan is a well-known green ecological county in our city. Corn Cake is a purely natural and green food from Muchuan. Don’t let its small size and unassuming appearance fool you — the making of this seemingly plain Corn Cake is actually very meticulous, mainly involving four steps: First, carefully selected high-quality corn is soaked and boiled in limewater for a certain period of time until the corn husk can be rubbed off by hand; second, the boiled corn is rinsed with clean water until all the husks are removed; third, the cleaned corn is ground with a stone mill into a paste-like raw Corn Cake; fourth, the raw Corn Cake is shaped into round balls, stuffed with stir-fried meat filling, and then steamed.

　　 In addition, if you prefer, you can skip the meat filling and simply sprinkle sugar on top of the Corn Cake to enjoy its natural deliciousness, which offers a completely different flavor from the meat-stuffed version. The finished Corn Cake is round and flat, with one side golden yellow and the other yellowish-brown. Not only is it adorable in appearance, but it also tastes great. Locals are especially fond of Corn Cake. It is said to be rich in calcium and vitamin C, and has benefits such as enhancing metabolism, regulating nerves, promoting longevity, and beautifying the skin, making it an authentic rural delicacy.

　　 Friendly tip: In Muchuan, Corn Cake is one of the snacks commonly sold at major hotels and guesthouses, available all year round. Each chef adds their own unique touch, offering slightly different flavors. The price is 15 yuan per serving. However, the most distinctive Corn Cake comes from the newly made version at Zaorba Farmstay, where they use unique preparation techniques to serve up fresh Corn Cake all year long — truly one of a kind.