What rice is Taizhou rice cake made of?

Taizhou rice cake is a traditional food with a long history and one of the special snacks in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province. The raw materials for making rice cakes are glutinous rice and other auxiliary materials, and the quality of glutinous rice is the key factor affecting the taste of rice cakes.

When making rice cakes, first wash the glutinous rice to remove impurities and soak it in proper amount of water. The time depends on the weather, but it usually takes more than five to eight hours. Then, put the glutinous rice into a special steamer for cooking, and the cooking time depends on the number of glutinous rice, usually more than two hours, so that the glutinous rice can reach a cooked and soft state, which is convenient for the next process.

After the glutinous rice is steamed, start the next step. Cut the glutinous rice as required. Common shapes are oblong, and some homemade rice cakes will create some special shapes. After cutting, the glutinous rice blocks will become very sticky, so it is necessary to wash them while rubbing and release heat regularly to make Taizhou rice cakes with distinctive colors.

Taizhou rice cake is mainly made of glutinous rice, but in the production process, many ingredients need to be added, such as sugar, sesame, red dates and so on. These ingredients are designed to increase the taste and nutrients of rice cakes. Because the rice cake itself does not contain salt, a certain amount of salt can be added according to the taste when making it.

Generally speaking, Taizhou rice cakes are made of superior glutinous rice and various ingredients. The taste is soft and smooth, with a unique sweetness. It is known as a representative of Taizhou cuisine, and it is a very popular snack in both festivals and daily life.

Tip: The making method and taste of rice cakes vary from place to place. Taizhou New Year's Cake not only has strong Taizhou characteristics, but also has a taste and taste different from other types of New Year's Cake. If you want to taste the authentic Taizhou rice cake, you can go to an authentic Taizhou rice cake shop or make it yourself at home, but you must pay attention to the production process when making it.

This kind of rice cake, both in taste and quality, has been continuously improved through years of experiments. I believe you will like it very much after tasting it.