According to legend, this dish was founded in the Ming Dynasty. Because of its crisp taste, it is similar to roast duck. At the end of Qing Dynasty, Kaifeng chefs presented purple crispy meat instead of barbecue to Cixi and Emperor Guangxu, which won the praise of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu. Since then, it has become a traditional dish in Henan.

If you ask, why is it called purple crispy meat? This is naturally related to the taste of "purple crisp". It is said that Zhu Gaosui, the third son of Judy, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, is a beautiful woman in the family and likes a maid who can sing and dance and cook well. The maid was alienated by the prince of Zhao because of rumors. Thinking hard, she overheard that Zhao Wang liked to eat barbecue when he was a child, so she asked the chef for advice, cooked it herself, and creatively added purple crisp flavor, steamed it thoroughly in a cage, and then fried it, which was delicious. Zhao Wang eats a lot, and his food is particularly delicious. The maid regained the favor of the prince of Zhao. Later, "purple crispy meat" also spread to the people. Since the Ming and Qing Dynasties, "Purple Crispy Meat" has become a famous dish on the menu of Henan cuisine.