Roasted Rice Cakes in Nanjian

Roasted Rice Cakes in Nanjian

　　When it comes to rice cakes, people from Yunnan are no strangers to them. They are made by pressing cooked sticky rice into thin pancakes, then roasting them over charcoal before adding some sauce and serving.

　　But in Nanjian, you’ll notice that the local rice cakes are unlike those elsewhere — they’re as thin as paper, and when placed over the charcoal, they instantly puff up like little pillows.

　　Such thin rice cakes are obviously not enough to eat on their own, so many layers are stacked together to make a satisfying bite.

　　Another highlight of Nanjian’s rice cakes is the fragrant peanut sauce brushed on top, though other types of sauces can be added based on personal taste.

　　Source: Dali Prefecture Tourism Development Management Committee