Chongqing Fried Glutinous Rice Cake Blocks

Flavor: Sweet and savory; Technique: Fried; Time: Several hours; Difficulty: Moderate.

Detailed Steps for Cooking Chongqing Fried Glutinous Rice Cake Blocks

While hot, place on a metal plate or cutting board, use a beef hammer to pound until sticky but still with some rice grains intact to ensure texture. This step takes about 20 minutes. Then, season with salt and Sichuan peppercorns.

Spread a layer of oil in a container, place the pounded glutinous rice cake inside, flatten the surface, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, remove from the container, unmold, and cut into thick slices, 0.6-0.8cm thick.

Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat, fry the glutinous rice cake slices until both sides turn golden brown.

Characteristics: Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a savory and fragrant taste of Sichuan peppercorns.