Sakima and shakima refer to the same food and are not different. Saqima is an offering that originated from the three tombs in Guanwai during the Qing Dynasty. It became popular in Beijing after the Manchus entered the Qing Dynasty, and became one of the Beijing-style seasonal pastries, which was an important snack at that time. In the past, it was also written as "Sachima" and "Salima" in Beijing.

There are many stories about Sachima, one of the legend is: when Nurhachu expedition, see a general named "Sachima" with his wife to give him to do the snacks, the snacks taste good, and can be a long time does not deteriorate, it is suitable to take to the marching war. When Nurhachu taste will be greatly appreciated, and the name of this food named "Sachima".

Calories in Sachima:

One about 50 grams of Sachima contains about 230 calories, and every hundred grams of Sachima contains 470 calories. Because the sachima is fried food, and with sugar boiling batter to make it bonded, its calorie is self-evident, and its rich in carbohydrates, after eating can increase the sense of satiety, but do not recommend too much food, to avoid causing fat and blood sugar increase.