Duyun chongchong steamed cakes 都匀冲冲糕
Duyun chongchong steamed cakes is featured among the local specialties of Guizhou.
The flour mixture is portioned into a small steaming mould and cooked to order or in short batches. The cakes are soft and grainy-fluffy rather than a smooth jelly. Sweet fillings create a richer centre.
How it is made
The flour mixture is portioned into a small steaming mould and cooked to order or in short batches.
Flavour & texture
The cakes are soft and grainy-fluffy rather than a smooth jelly. Sweet fillings create a richer centre.
Local roots & traditions
The official Qiannan food route names Duyun chongchonggao, giving the city a specific small sweet beyond the province's famous iced desserts.
Ingredients & dietary needs
Rice flour and sweet fillings or toppings form small steamed cakes. Beans, sugar and other additions vary by maker.
How to order Duyun chongchong steamed cakes
Ask which filling is available, whether it contains nuts and whether the cake is freshly steamed.
How to eat it & plan a meal
Eat warm in small bites and pair it with an unsweetened drink. The filling may hold heat longer than the outside.
Names & local variations
The local cake name should not be translated as a baked sponge cake. Its rice-flour steaming method creates a different texture.
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Questions before you order
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