Xunyi Sticky Cake
Sticky cake (nián gāo), a renowned local specialty of Xunyi. It is made by fermenting and steaming sticky broomcorn millet flour. Before steaming, the fermented dough is mixed with a certain proportion of blanched dough and raw dough, then kneaded evenly by hand into a round strip over a foot long. A small ridge is pinched on top before it is steamed in a pot.
When eating the sticky cake, it is sliced into pieces about 0.5 cm thick, then pan-fried with vegetable oil. The small ridge on top turns into a pointed tip, resembling the shape of a peach. Its main characteristics are a golden color, sticky texture, and sweet taste. It can also be served with honey or white sugar for an even better flavor, making it a delightful dish for hosting guests.
This article is published by HowToTrip. Sharing and reposting are welcome — please credit the source.
Article URL: https://www.howtotrip.net/techan37870