1974, archaeologists discovered rice seeds at Hemudu matriarchal clan social site in Yuyao, Zhejiang Province, indicating that our ancestors began to grow rice as early as 7000 years ago.
People in Han Dynasty called rice cakes "rice cakes", "fish bait" and "glutinous rice cakes". The ancients also had a development process from rice cakes to flour cakes.
In the 6th century A.D., the recipe "Historical Records" included the method of making "white cocoon candy" for rice cakes. "Cooked rice, as well as those that are hotter than Chu Jiu, should be cooked very well so that there will be no rice grains", that is, after glutinous rice is cooked, it is cooked while it is hot, then cut into rice balls, dried and fried.
There is an old legend about the origin of rice cakes. In ancient times, there was a monster named Nian, who lived in the deep mountains and forests all the year round. When he is hungry, he catches other animals to satisfy his hunger.