Sesame seed cake () is a cake made of
sesame seed
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s, often combined with
honey
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as a sweetener. The cake is round and is brown in color with sesame seeds sprinkled evenly on the surface of the cake. Although there are several variations, it is quite similar to the
Huangqiao sesame cake (
simplified Chinese
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: 黄桥烧饼).
History
During the Tang Dynasty, Arab traders would travel between China and the West, spreading their Islamic culture including religion and cuisine. Chinese converts thus became known as the Hui people (''Huízú''), who are associated with this street food for their historical Islamic influences. The earliest record of ''shao bing'' was seen in a Chinese historical text, ''
Zīzhì Tōngjiàn'' (“Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government”), a pioneering reference work in Chinese historiography in the form of a chronicle.
See also
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List of sesame seed dishes
This is a list of notable sesame seed dishes and foods, which are prepared using sesame seed as a main ingredient. Sesame seed is a common ingredient in various cuisines, and is used whole in cooking for its rich, nutty flavor. It is also a potent ...
References
Seed cake
Chinese cakes
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