Erkuai, also called Baba, a kind of snack made of sticky rice, is one of the 18 local specialties in Yunnan. Erkuai is cooked in this way: firstly, put steamed rice balls on the marble slab and knead them by hand into the shape of a pie, and then stuff the pies with white sugar, walnut, sesame paste, chili paste and other seasonings and bake them with charcoal fire. When the surface of the pies turns yellow and soft, it becomes edible. This is a cheap, delicious snack, which is quite convenient for eating and boasts its own features. [Photo by Himily]