Luojing Sixi steamed cake 罗泾四喜风糕
Luojing Sixi steamed cake is featured among the local specialties of Shanghai.
The mixture is steamed and portioned into cakes, with decorative variations depending on the producer and occasion. The appeal is a soft, close-textured crumb and gentle sweetness rather than a brittle pastry shell.
How it is made
The mixture is steamed and portioned into cakes, with decorative variations depending on the producer and occasion.
Flavour & texture
The appeal is a soft, close-textured crumb and gentle sweetness rather than a brittle pastry shell.
Local roots & traditions
Official Shanghai tourism material includes the cake in Luojing's food traditions in Baoshan. The named locality helps distinguish it from Shanghai's many other rice cakes.
Ingredients & dietary needs
A soft steamed grain cake is sold under the Sixi fenggao name. Grain mix, sugar, beans or fruit decorations should be confirmed with the maker.
How to order Luojing Sixi steamed cake
Ask whether it is freshly steamed or packaged and whether it contains bean filling or dried fruit. Choose a small portion for a first tasting.
How to eat it & plan a meal
Eat with unsweetened tea and follow the maker's advice on reheating. Do not assume a fresh steamed product keeps like a dry biscuit.
Names & local variations
The local name should be retained on the guide and order slip. It is a distinct named product, although the producer's recipe can vary.
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Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 罗泾四喜风糕 for Luojing Sixi steamed cake. Ask whether it is freshly steamed or packaged and whether it contains bean filling or dried fruit. Choose a small portion for a first tasting.