Huangba is one of Yibin's special traditional snacks. It originated from the Three Kingdoms period. When Zhuge Liang led his troops to pacify Meng Huo, the Shu army was burying pots to make rice. Suddenly spies came to report that there were barbarian troops approaching. Zhuge Liang ordered to fight. This pursuit also
Nothing, but the fire-headed troops in the army were anxious. They had been waiting for the troops for a long time and did not return. The boiled bean juice and rice could not be wasted. Seeing this situation, Zhuge Military Advisor ordered the soldiers to mix the bean juice and rice together and steam them in wooden barrels to ensure that they were not lost.
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When the soldiers returned to camp, the bean juice and rice were steamed for two days. The tired and hungry soldiers hurriedly shared the food. Unexpectedly, the rice was so delicious. Not only was it yellow in color, it tasted sweet and soft, making it even more delicious.
The soldiers thought it was a treat to reward them with delicious food, and the barrel bottomed out a few times.
Later, local people encountered it and saw how delicious it was, so they also made it in this way. It has been passed down from generation to generation for more than a thousand years, and it has become another delicacy in the bamboo sea in southern Sichuan, bamboo leaf yellow cake.
The main raw materials of yellow cake are high-quality glutinous rice, brown sugar, and galangal leaf wrappers (without any pigments or preservatives). Its color is crystal-yellow, its taste is fragrant and soft, and it is easy to eat. After being sliced, it can be steamed, fried, stir-fried,
It becomes soft when heated by microwave and can be eaten immediately after opening the bag. It is a nutritious main and non-staple food.