The origin of Xiangshan rice steamed bread

The history of Xiangshan rice steamed bread originated in Jiuqing Village, Xiangshan, Southern Song Dynasty. According to records, Shi Hao, Prime Minister of Southern Song Dynasty, once brought rice steamed bread from Jiuqing Village to Lin 'an for Song Xiaozong to taste, and Song Xiaozong even said it was delicious. Since then, rice steamed bread has become a traditional auspicious snack in Xiangshan. In 2008, the production technology of rice steamed bread in Jiuqing Village was listed in the intangible cultural heritage list of Ningbo City, becoming the only selected item of cakes.

Xiangshan rice steamed bread has very high requirements for rice, so you must choose good Xiangshan japonica rice, and it must be new rice; It is made by natural fermentation with white sugar and water (in which saccharin, fermented baking soda, preservatives and other synthetic pigments are absolutely not added).

Rice steamed bread is a famous point of Han nationality with local characteristics in Ningbo. It is made by grinding rice into flour, but it is rice flour, not flour. It tastes slightly sweet and sour. It was rated as one of the top ten specialty snacks in Xiangshan.