清光绪年间，方城县城内开化寺街马玉亮（回族），始创"烧麦"。最初不叫"烧麦"叫"撮子包"，因感其名不雅。又因其边象快熟的麦穗，随改名为"烧麦"。 "烧麦"是方城著名民间风味小吃，盛誉百年。每年只做两笼，每笼400个左右。"烧麦"上市，即抢购一空。故此名传四方。


 

Fangcheng Shao-mai

    In the Guangxu period of Qing Dynasty, Ma Yuliang began to make Shao-mai in the Kaihuasi Street in Fangcheng town. At first, it was called instead of Shao-mai. Later, it was changed to this name for it was like ear of wheat. Shao-mai is the most famous snack in Fangcheng, which has enjoyed a good reputation for about 100 years. People only produce two steamers every year, with about 400 each steamer. Thus, they are sold very quickly when they are finished. Maybe one reason for its fame is the low yield.