Qimen sponge cake

Qimen sponge cake is must-try pastry in Qimen county in Huangshan city, Anhui province.

It is tuned in to the tastes of young and old alike, especially when taken with Qimen black tea, one of the top 10 traditional Chinese teas.

To make the delicacy, you need first to soak a certain amount of rice overnight, and then drain and grind it. Once it's rice flour, remember to put it through a sieve. After that, mix it with some sugar and steam it in a wooden rice steamer.

Take the steamed dough out and cool it down. Then cut it into strips and bake them in an oven for a few hours. When the strips turn yellow, the delicacy is well done.

The Qimen sponge cake is sweet and appetizing. It is also a great gift for guests and friends.

Qimen sponge cake and Qimen Black Tea are a perfect match for a leisurely afternoon. [Photo/WeChat ID: cnhsta]