Dejiang Tujia Sesame Cake

Dejiang Tujia Sesame Cake

　　Dejiang Tujia Sesame Cake

　　Crispy, flaky, and sweet, the Tujia Sesame Cake is a traditional food of the Tujia people in Dejiang County, Guizhou Province. During festivals and holidays, every household makes sesame cakes to serve guests; they are also indispensable at weddings for daughters or sons. Additionally, they serve as a handy snack during busy farming seasons.

　　Preparation method: (1) Mix fried rice and sesame candy together until well combined, then scoop the mixture into a wooden box measuring approximately 70 cm in length and width, and 5 cm in height. Press it down firmly using wooden blocks and a rolling pin, let it cool, and then cut it into thin slices.

　　(2) To preserve them for a longer time, simply cover the sesame cakes with a layer of fried rice and store them in a plastic bag.

　　Features: There are many varieties of sesame cakes, including Yuanxiang Rice Sesame Cake, Sesame Sesame Cake, Peanut Sesame Cake, and Walnut Sesame Cake. They come in various shapes such as round, rectangular, and more. No matter how long they are stored, the cakes remain crispy, fragrant, flaky, sweet, and delicious.