Dongchuan glutinous rice cakes

Dongchuan glutinous rice cakes

　　Glutinous rice cakes are made by mashing cooked glutinous rice into a paste and are a popular dish in some regions of southern China. People traditionally make them before the Spring Festival, as they symbolize harvest, joy, and reunion—essential items for the New Year. Glutinous rice cake ribs are a new dish with a strong rustic flavor: soft glutinous rice cakes wrap around tender, flavorful ribs, which are then deep-fried until golden. The result is a crispy exterior giving way to a soft, smooth texture inside, with the rich juice of the ribs adding a wonderfully layered taste.