What does Baba mean in Yunnan dialect?

Baba, a special food in Yunnan, is also a traditional folk food. It is made of glutinous rice, water and starter, and it is a kind of food with the shape similar to meat pie after repeated patting, kneading and cutting. Baba tastes soft and chewy, fragrant and glutinous, and it is one of the traditional foods that Yunnan people like.

How to make Baba and how to taste Baba-discussion

There are many ways to make Baba, and different places have different methods. But the most common thing is to steam the glutinous rice, then cool it, add yeast and appropriate amount of water, knead it into a ball, and then cut it into small pieces. Boil small pieces of Baba in boiling water. When you taste it, you can dip it in sugar, sesame or Chili sauce, and it tastes better.

Baba is not only a delicacy in Yunnan, but also one of the representative projects of Yunnan culture. Historically, Baba was often used as one of the standard items in birthday gifts, sacrifices or banquets. Nowadays, although Baba no longer plays the above role, it is still a part of Yunnan people's emotional ties and living habits. Yunnan people who travel or work in other places always miss home and the taste of Baba.