Specialties near Longyan, Fujian. .

Ramie leaf rice cake is a specialty of the Hakkas. The Hakka people call it thick leaf rice cake. It is loved by the folks and tourists for its rich local flavor. Ramie leaf rice cake can be made all year round, especially spring and summer.

Preparation method: Pick fresh young ramie leaves, pound them with an appropriate amount of japonica rice, glutinous rice and well water in a stone mortar, and glue them together to form a verdant dumpling, and then knead the dumpling into small pieces. , steam it in a steamer. It can also be fried. After frying, it will be golden and crispy, fragrant and sweet, with a unique flavor. Eating ramie leaf rice cake regularly can relieve hunger and thirst, increase strength, eliminate skin diseases, and strengthen the body and bones. It is a natural food suitable for all ages.

According to the elders, ramie leaves are cool in nature and have the effects of clearing away heat, detoxifying, reducing swelling and hemostasis. Ramie leaf glutinous rice can also be used to promote birth and nourish the kidneys.