At the table
Peel off the leaf underneath and take small bites. They can accompany Gongcheng oil tea. Confirm the filling before ordering.
Contains sesame. Other fillings may include peanuts; ask about added fats. The sticky skin needs careful chewing, and hot filling needs cooling.
Contains sesame. Other fillings may include peanuts; ask about added fats. The sticky skin needs careful chewing, and hot filling needs cooling.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Contains sesame. Other fillings may include peanuts; ask about added fats. The sticky skin needs careful chewing, and hot filling needs cooling.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Green steamed glutinous-rice cakes with an herbal aroma, chewy skin and sweet sesame filling. Pomelo leaves add a light citrus fragrance.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Green steamed glutinous-rice cakes with an herbal aroma, chewy skin and sweet sesame filling. Pomelo leaves add a light citrus fragrance.
- How it’s made
- Cook mugwort leaves, mix with glutinous-rice flour and water, enclose sesame and sugar, and steam on pomelo leaves.
Contains sesame. Other fillings may include peanuts; ask about added fats. The sticky skin needs careful chewing, and hot filling needs cooling.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Guangxi.
About this regional connection
Guangxi: Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County, Guilin; not exclusive to this region.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有恭城艾叶粑吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Gongcheng mugwort rice cakes
In Gongcheng's Yao food culture, small rice cakes accompany oil tea. Cooked mugwort gives this cake its green skin, while pomelo leaves contribute fragrance during steaming.