1, the earliest records of its origin can be traced back to the time of the North and South Dynasties, when the name is called "jumping pill moxibustion, which is about" lion's head "" the earliest records.

2, the time of fame is in the Sui and Tang dynasties, it is said that Yang Guang down Yangzhou, the people served this dish, then called "sunflower polish meat". After Yang Guang tasted very happy, appreciated, and for a time this dish became a delicacy, spread all over the south of the Yangtze River.

3, to the Tang Dynasty, officially renamed as lion's head. At that time, the lion is actually taken from the shape of the stone lion inside the traditional Chinese architecture. It was in the Tang Dynasty, a state minister's banquet, a guest patted the state minister's ass, complimented the state minister half a lifetime of military service, great achievements, should wear a lion with the seal, so the excuse will be this dish named "lion head". Thus, this dish, officially become one of the classic Yangzhou dishes, has been passed down to this day, is still very popular.