Three-Dice Buns

Three-Dice Buns

　　Three-Dice Buns are one of the traditional specialties of Yangzhou’s Fuchun Teahouse. Legend has it that when Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty visited the south of the Yangtze River, the Yangzhou chefs prepared an imperial breakfast for him and created the “Five-Dice Buns.” These buns were filled with diced sea cucumber, chicken, pork, winter bamboo shoots, and shrimp. After tasting them, Emperor Qianlong remarked with great delight, “The fame of Yangzhou buns is well deserved.” Considering the consumption level of ordinary people, the Five-Dice Buns were later modified to become “Three-Dice Buns,” which have been widely popular among all walks of life for over a hundred years. (Yangzhou)