Yingxian Potato [Shanxi Yingxian Specialty]

What is Yingxian potato? Authentic Shanxi Yingxian specialty: Yingxian potatoes

Summary:Do you want to know what Yingxian potatoes are? This article is a detailed introduction to the local specialty of Yingxian County, Shanxi Province - Yingxian potatoes. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Yingxian potatoes. The full text takes about 6 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Yingxian potatoes and their nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Yingxian potatoes? How did the history of Yingxian potatoes come about? The production method of Yingxian potatoes, etc

Basic Introduction to Yingxian Potatoes

Potatoes, belonging to the Solanaceae family and Solanum genus, are annual herbaceous plants, also known as sweet potatoes, potatoes, etc. Due to the large temperature difference, Yingxian potatoes are conducive to starch accumulation and have a bright color

Potatoes are a very good high potassium and low sodium food, suitable for people with edema and obesity. In addition, their potassium content is rich, almost the highest among vegetables, so they also have the effect of slimming legs

In 1586, the British defeated the Spanish in the Caribbean Sea, collected tobacco and other plant seeds from South America, and brought potatoes to Britain. The climate of Britain was suitable for the growth of potatoes, which was more productive than other grains and easy to manage

In the 17th century, potatoes had become an important food crop in Europe and had spread to China. Because potatoes were very suitable for growing in the cold regions where the original grain yield was very low and only naked oats (naked oats) could grow, they soon became popular in Inner Mongolia, Hebei, Shanxi, and northern Shaanxi. Potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes and other high-yield crops introduced from the Americas became the main food for the poor, playing an important role in maintaining the rapid growth of China's population

Method of making Yingxian potatoes

Cold mixed shredded potatoes

1. Peel and wash the potatoes, use a knife to slice them into square pieces on all four sides, and then slice them evenly into thin slices. Cut them into thin strips measuring one millimeter square and pour them into cold water to extract starch. Remove and control the amount of water. Boil over high heat and water until six or seven are ripe. Immediately remove and spread out, control the amount of water and set aside for later use

2. Before serving, put the cooked shredded potatoes, along with cooked vermicelli, bean sprouts, spinach leaves, and shredded carrots, into a bowl. Place the chopped scallions on top, take a puff of smoking Sichuan pepper oil (sesame oil), and then add an appropriate amount of salt, MSG, vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well and serve