Xiluo Black Rice Cake Introduction
Sticky rice cake made from glutinous rice needs no further introduction, as it is a well-known snack in this small town. Most shops still follow the traditional method of making "tubed rice cakes," although the old clay rice cake tubes have been replaced by iron ones. Nevertheless, rice cakes can still be found everywhere in Xiluo. After passing the bustling market on Jianxing Road, there is a small shop across from the Xiluo Fruit and Vegetable Market. It has no sign, only two yellow banners that say "rice cakes." The second-generation owner, who has been running the shop for 50 years, humorously mentions that even the banners were made just two months ago at the request of customers. The steaming baskets used for making rice cakes have a rich old-fashioned flavor accumulated over 50 years. The rice cakes here are known only to locals, and they are solid, dense, with distinct grains, yet fragrant, chewy, and tender, making them very delicious. For 50 years, the shop has only sold rice cakes, pork rib soup, and bowl rice pudding, showing a strong commitment to traditional flavors. Rice cake, pork rib soup
