Xikou Traditional Double Cake and Smooth Rice Rolls Introduction
Shuang Gao Run is a traditional dessert that showcases the rich flavors of the hometown. The two layers of chewy cake are made from a mixture of glutinous rice and Penglai rice that has been ground into a rice paste, with brown sugar filling in between. For Mr. Qiu Zhi-jin, this is an exceptionally beloved traditional taste. Due to his fondness for this flavor, Mr. Qiu, who originally worked at a TOYOTA service center, spent five to six years experimenting on his own to make Shuang Gao Run. After retiring and returning to his hometown, he apprenticed under local master Yu Ben to learn the craft, ensuring that this deeply traditional dessert does not fade away in Xikou Township. After retirement, by practicing "organic farming," Mr. Qiu began using the organic black rice he grew in the making of Shuang Gao Run. He also incorporates red beans and dried longan as fillings, giving the traditional dessert a new flavor twist. Additionally, he has further developed products from black rice such as black rice bran, black rice cake, and black rice steamed cake, all of which are delicious and healthy treats worth trying.
