Tujiao Scallion Cake

Tujiao Scallion Cake

　　"Scallion cake from Tujiao is simply extraordinary," say those who have been to Tujiao Town in Jintang County. But scallion cake is not well-known in Chengdu. Yesterday, the second-generation "head" of Tujiao Scallion Cake said he will look for a third-generation successor to promote the fame of this snack. In Tujiao Town, reporters came across this legendary dessert, tried a bite, and indeed found it crispy, crumbly, and not greasy at all. Chen Hongwu told reporters that making this pastry is very particular—heat control and knife skills must be just right. It was first created by the first-generation head, Hu Fada, who passed on the craft to him. He has since made further improvements to the technique, and now it has become a local specialty snack in Tujiao, Zhugao, and Jianyang areas. "If you go to Tujiao without eating scallion cake, you’ve come for nothing," visitors often say.

Tujiao Scallion Cake has a long production history. It is handmade using only free-range chicken eggs, flour, and pork lard in a 1:1:1 ratio. It has a golden appearance, a sweet yet not greasy taste, and is highly nutritious.