Fugu Acidic Rice

Fugu Acidic Rice

　　Legend has it that the origin of acidic porridge was purely accidental. When Li Zicheng’s rebel army passed through this area on their way to the capital, the local people were overjoyed and soaked rice in every household to prepare meals for the soldiers. However, due to a change in circumstances, the army suddenly altered its route and bypassed the town. The locals had already soaked too much rice and couldn’t finish it all in time. After being left for a long time, the rice turned sour. Unwilling to throw it away, they cooked it into porridge. To their surprise, they found that the sour rice porridge did not affect its edibility. Later, people began to intentionally soak the rice until it turned sour to make porridge. Gradually, they discovered that this acidic porridge could stimulate appetite, strengthen the spleen, nourish the skin, and beautify the complexion — truly marvelous.