Xunyi Dog’s Tongue Flatbread

Xunyi Dog’s Tongue Flatbread

　　Dog’s Tongue Flatbread is a traditional food from Xunyi. This flatbread is not made solely by steaming but through a combination of steaming and baking—first baked, then steamed, hence it is also called “baked flatbread.” High-quality wheat flour is first fermented, then mixed with crushed Chinese prickly ash leaves and a pinch of salt, kneaded into a slightly oblong, flat shape, and patterned with the tines of a comb. It is briefly baked in an iron pan to develop color, then steamed in a basket. The finished product resembles a dog’s tongue in shape and has a chewy, fragrant taste. It is often served as a staple food during post-harvest celebrations and when entertaining honored guests.

　　Source: Xunyi County Cultural Relics and Tourism Bureau