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It is said that when this dish first came out, it was neither in this shape nor with this name. It’s said that once a hero came into a restaurant and ordered this dish only. Unfortunately, the restaurant just ran out of the material of bean curd skin. When the hero heard this material was made in Si Xiang, he immediately jumped onto the horseback and rushed for Si Xiang. When he got the bean curd skin back, the owner of restaurant cooked the dish with extra care in a shape of horse bell, to reward his keen love for this dish. Therefore, people called this dish "Fired Horse Bell".

Generally speaking, the skin of "Fired Horse Bell" cooked by experienced cook shall be very crisp, which focus on the original savor of bean; the inside of "Fired Horse Bell" is fresh and tender, which sure induces your appetite. Especially when eating it after dipping with sweet sauce, shallot chip or pepper powder, it will taste more delicious. 

 

 

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