The Qin Dynasty had many delicacies, and Qin Shi Huang’s favorite was Guokui Yazi.

It is said that after Qin Shihuang became emperor, he became a foodie, so he asked people to collect delicacies from among the people, and finally found Guokui Yazi. In fact, the earliest Guokui Yazi was also called "Crescent Cake". After the unification of the six countries, people wanted to change the name because "Crescent Cake" meant "moon absence" and "incompleteness", and it gradually developed. It became the name "Guokui Yazi". So, what does "Guokui Yazi" mean? Among them, "Guokui" is "Guo Kui", where "Guo" refers to the city-state, and "Kui" refers to the first. Together, it means that the Qin Dynasty has always been prosperous and ranked first in the world.

Because Guokui Yazi is very delicious, even people like Qin Shihuang who are used to eating palace delicacies like to eat it. Therefore, it became popular all over the country during the Qin Dynasty and basically everyone loved it. During the Tang Dynasty, Guokui teeth were perfected, the workmanship became more exquisite, and the taste became more delicious. Later, in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, Guokui Yazi was lost for a time. After the middle of the Qing Dynasty, after continuous research by civilians, Guokui Yazi finally reappeared in the world. Today, Guokui Yazi has become a representative of Xianyang and even Shaanxi's food, and is loved by people all over the country.

So, how are Guokui teeth made?

In fact, it is very simple to make Guokui Yazi. First, use the best flour and unfermented dough, then knead it into a horseshoe shape, then bake it in a charcoal stove, wait until the surface is golden brown, and the inside is cooked. After that, take out the dough from the stove, then cut the dough from the middle with a knife, and finally put the secret sauce and braised pork into the sandwich of the dough. The Guokui Yazi tastes very crispy. It can be said to be fat but not greasy, thin but not woody. One bite leaves a fragrant aroma on your lips and teeth, and an endless aftertaste.

It is precisely because of this that Qin Shi Huang likes to eat Guokui Yazi.