Funing big cake facts for kids
| Alternative names | Jade belt cake |
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| Type | Cake |
| Place of origin | China |
| Region or state | Funing County, Jiangsu province |
| Main ingredients | sticky rice, refined lard or vegetable oil |
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| Chinese | 阜宁大糕 | ||||||
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Funing big cake (Chinese: 阜宁大糕; pinyin: fù níng dà gāo) is a special type of cake from Funing County in Jiangsu province, China. People enjoy it as a tea cake with drinks. You can also eat it after it has been fried.
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A Sweet History
Funing big cake has a long history, going back about 2,000 years! It is also known as "jade belt cake." Both names have interesting stories.
The Emperor's Favorite
One story says that the Qianlong Emperor gave it the name "Funing big cake." The emperor was a very important ruler in China. After trying a piece, he loved it so much that he praised it highly. This led to its famous name.
The Jade Belt Story
Another popular story explains the name "jade belt cake." Long ago, local officials would send this cake as a special gift to the palace. One time, someone who delivered the cake was promoted. They received a beautiful jade belt as a reward. Because of this, the name "jade belt cake" became very popular.
What's Inside?
Funing big cake is made from simple, tasty ingredients.
Main Ingredients
Traditionally, the main ingredients are sticky rice, white sugar, and a type of fat called lard. Sometimes, for healthier options, vegetable oil is used instead of lard.
Extra Goodies
Sometimes, other ingredients are added to make the cake even better. These can include pine nuts or walnuts. These additions make the cake extra special and delicious!
