Xikou Traditional Double Cake and Dumpling Introduction
Shuang Gao Run is a traditional dessert with a deep local flavor. The two layers of chewy cake are made from a mixture of glutinous rice and Pongan rice blended into a batter, with a filling of brown sugar in the middle. For Mr. Qiu Zhi Jin, it is an extremely beloved traditional taste. Due to his love for this flavor, Mr. Qiu, who originally worked at a TOYOTA service center, spent five to six years trying to make Shuang Gao Run himself. After retiring and returning to his hometown, he apprenticed with the local master Mr. You Ben to learn the craft, ensuring that this dessert rich in traditional flavors would not disappear from Xikou Township. After retirement, Mr. Qiu also began to cultivate black rice using "chemical-free farming" methods and included the chemical-free black rice he grew in the production of Shuang Gao Run. Additionally, he uses red beans and dried longan as fillings, giving the traditional dessert a new flavor. At the same time, he has also further developed products such as black rice bran, black rice cakes, and black rice steamed cakes, all of which are worth tasting for their healthy and delicious flavor.
