Huangmi (Millet) from Daixian

Last updated 2026-11-13 — Huangmi is the hulled grain of broomcorn millet, available in large and small varieties. The fried cakes made with Huangmi from Daixian are soft, sticky, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a golden hue tinged with red, a translucent sheen, and a sweet and delicious taste. They are a never-fading fried favorite on people’s dining tables. These cakes are not only made in abundance during festivals to entertain guests or for weddings and funerals, but are also a common everyday delicacy.