Sa Qi Ma (Manchu Steamed Bun)

Introduction:

Sa Qi Ma used to be a Manchu bobo (cake). Though this name is a Manchu language, it is recognized and popular among customers. Originally, Sa Qi Ma was an important contribution in Manchu and then became popular among other nationalities. It was a household food and appeared various occasions like wedding dinner and even funeral dining.

Where to try it?

Huguosi Snack Bar

Address: 93#, Huguosi Street, Xicheng District

Tel: +86 10 6618 1705

萨其马为北京著名京式四季糕点之一。具有色泽米黄，口感酥松绵软，香甜可口，桂花蜂蜜香味浓郁的特色。

《燕京岁时记》中写道：“萨其马乃满洲饽饽，以冰糖、奶油合白面为之，形如糯米，用不灰木烘炉烤熟，遂成方块，甜腻可食。”道光二十八年的《马神庙糖饼行行规碑》中写道“乃旗民僧道所必用。喜筵桌张，凡冠婚丧祭而不可无”。正明斋制作的最为有名。

制作方法：鸡蛋加水搅打均匀，加入面粉，揉成面团。面团静置半小时后，用刀切成薄片，再切成小细条，筛掉浮面；花生油烧至120℃，放入细条面，炸至黄白色时捞出沥净油；将砂糖和水放入锅中烧开，加入饴糖、蜂蜜和桂花熬制到117℃左右，可用手指拔出单丝即可。将炸好的细条面拌上一层糖浆；框内铺上一层芝麻仁，将面条倒入木框铺平，撒上一些果料，然后用刀切成型，晾凉即成。