Basic Introduction to Datong Huanggao
This is a common home cooked food in the Datong area. The raw material is yellow rice flour, which is first mixed with warm water into broken pieces (loose grains), steamed in a steamer, and then poured into a basin and kneaded again by hand. While kneading, apply some sesame oil on the surface to prevent the surface of the cake from drying and cracking. Finally, divide the well made cake into small pieces and dip them in the meat and vegetable sauce before eating
What are the product characteristics of Datong Huanggao"Cake" sounds similar to "high", and eating cake is festive, just like eating seaweed in Hong Kong and Macao is for wealth, symbolizing high spirits, prosperity, and longevity. In order to attract attention, adults will make cakes during festivals, weddings, housewarming, and banquets for family and friends, and then distribute them to each household, commonly known as "eating happy cakes". Huanggao has four major characteristics: yellow, soft, chewy, and fragrant. It tastes soft and delicious, and is very tasty
How did the history of Datong Huanggao come aboutThere are several local sayings in Datong: "Big people don't have to bear the weight, they eat cake when they have yellow rice." "If you move, you don't eat cake, you move three times a year." There is also a joke that goes: "A group of big people are planning to rebel. One of them said, "If we sit in the mountains and rivers, we must eat something good every dayThe production method of Datong yellow cake
vegetarian cake
Firstly, clean the yellow rice, air dry it, and grind it into powder. Afterwards, mix with a small amount of cold water, but do not knead it into a ball like dough. To keep it still in a loose shape, there may be some lumps with a diameter not exceeding one centimeter. At this point, place the basket on the boiling water pot, preferably with a layer of basket cloth to prevent the yellow rice flour from falling off. After the hot air reaches the basket, spread the yellow rice noodles layer by layer into the basket, and layer by layer when cooked. Spread the cake evenly and thinly to prevent undercooking. When the yellow rice flour turns golden yellow, it is ripe. Then cover it with a steamer and steam for three to five minutes, not too long. This ensures that it can be steamed and not too sticky
After serving, place the cake noodles in a cutting board or porcelain basin, hold cold water in your hands, make a fist shape, and rub vigorously. This is called "pulling the cake". The technique of pulling cakes emphasizes quick hands and eyes, even application of force, and minimal use of cold water by the hands. With just a few strokes, the body of the dragon will turn three times and the phoenix will nod three times. The cake is kneaded evenly and the texture will be smooth. After washing, apply some sesame oil on the surface of the cake, and the vegetarian cake is ready
Tasting and Eating Methods of Datong Huanggao
There are many ways to eat Datong Huanggao, which can be eaten vegetarian or fried. Eating vegetarian means pairing steamed yellow cake with meat and vegetables, swallowing the dates whole and swallowing them. This is the saying 'when you eat it, eat a greasy tiger; when you swallow it, swallow a chicken and it's called a crow.' When eating vegetarian cake, it's best to pair it with stewed pork, stewed chicken, stewed lamb, eggplant, green pepper, and a small amount of pork in a big stew dish, scrambled eggs with onions, and so on. When eating vegetarian cake, there must be more soup. Pick up a chopstick of yellow cake, dip it in some soup, and bring it to your mouth. The sweetness, smoothness, and pleasure are quite enjoyable