Changzhou Sesame Cake

Ingredients

• Glutinous rice flour 300g
• Appropriate amount of cooking oil
• Salt as appropriate
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Cooking wine 1 spoon
• Onion, ginger and garlic appropriate amount

Cooking Steps

1. 1. Soak the glutinous rice flour in warm water until soft (about 20 minutes), drain and set aside.
2. 2. Boil water in a large pot, add noodles and cook until soft and hard, take out
3. 3. Prepare the sauce: combine all ingredients and stir well
4. 4. Blanch onions, ginger and garlic and set aside
5. 5. Pour the noodles into a bowl, pour on the sauce, add the garnishes and mix well.

Cultural Tips

Jiangsu cuisine is one of the eight major cuisines in China, represented by Nanjing cuisine and Yangzhou cuisine. Su Cuisine is very particular about every dish and the preparation is extremely meticulous. Lion head, braised pork, and squid are all classic representatives of Jiangsu cuisine. Changzhou cake is well-known in Jiangsu. It is a must-have dish for festivals and family gatherings, and is also the epitome of Jiangsu cuisine food culture.