Xiangshan moci (a specialty of Xiangshan, Zhejiang)

Introduction to Xiangshan Mici

Mici: Made of glutinous rice, sticky and filled with fragrant wild grass that has been mashed up. It is most popular in spring. Rated as one of the top ten characteristic snacks in Xiangshan

Glutinous rice is a grain with high nutritional value. Modern scientific research has shown that glutinous rice contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B, starch, and other nutrients, making it a warm and strong supplement

1. High in calcium, it has a good effect on nourishing bones and teeth

2. Rich in B vitamins, it can warm the spleen and stomach, and nourish the qi. It has a certain relieving effect on spleen and stomach deficiency, poor appetite, bloating and diarrhea

The inside is green and the outside is yellow. It can be baked or fried freely, steamed and eaten, dipped in white sugar, sweet and delicious, with a pleasant aroma

As the old saying goes in Xiangshan, during the Qingming Festival, a summer group was formed by making sesame cakes. Due to the homophonic sound of "wu shi" in Xiangshan dialect, "ma ci" symbolizes peace and safety in the hearts of Xiangshan people. It is the main sacrifice for Qingming Festival, and every household will pound ma ci before and after the Qingming Festival every year

How to make Xiangshan Ma Ci

Step 1: make fresh Ai Qing into mature Ai Qing

Step 2: put the glutinous rice flour on the stove and steam it

Step 4: Spread pine pollen on the wooden board, evenly sprinkle pine pollen on both the top and bottom of the pounded green balls, and roll and press them into shape.

Step 5: Cut the rolled and pressed sesame cakes into square, long, or diamond shapes.