Balls made of minced meat, edible fungus, bamboo shoots, and green vegetables. [Photo/WeChat account: rugaofabu]

Buckwheat pancakes are a top delicacy in Rugao, Nantong, popular due to their high microelement content, which is beneficial for angiocarpy.

In addition, due to their coarse fiber, buckwheat pancakes are an ideal staple food for people looking to lose weight or gain muscle.

Buckwheat dough is stuffed with fillings. [Photo/WeChat account: rugaofabu]

So how does one make buckwheat pancakes?

The first step is to make the fillings. Blanch green vegetables in boiling water and then soak them in cold water to preserve their green color and ensure a fresh taste. Then mix minced meat, edible fungus, bamboo shoots, green vegetables and seasonings such as salt, light soy sauce, and cooking wine. Finally, roll the fillings into small balls.

Stuffed buckwheat pancakes are put in a steamer for 20 minutes. [Photo/WeChat account: rugaofabu]

The second step is to make the buckwheat dough. Pour boiling water onto buckwheat flour to make the dough and let it sit for half an hour before cutting it into smaller pieces and stuffing them with the fillings.

Well-steamed buckwheat pancakes. [Photo/WeChat account: rugaofabu]

The final step is to steam the stuffed pancake for 20 minutes.