Longquan Yellow Cake [Zhejiang Longquan Specialty]

What is Longquan yellow cake? Authentic Zhejiang Longquan specialty: Longquan yellow cake

Content summary:Do you want to know what Longquan yellow cake is? This article is a detailed introduction to the Zhejiang Longquan specialty - Longquan yellow cake. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information about Longquan yellow cake. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Longquan yellow cake and the product characteristics of Longquan yellow cake? How did the history of Longquan Huangguo come about? Tasting and eating methods of Longquan yellow cake, etc

Basic Introduction to Longquan Yellow Cake

Yellow cake, also known as yellow rice cake or golden cake, is a traditional rice cake with unique characteristics in the folk areas of southern Zhejiang and northern Fujian. Legend has it that eating yellow rice cake signifies a bountiful harvest this year and hopes for the coming year

Yellow rice cake is similar to southern rice cake but different from it. It is yellow with a transparent green color, crystal clear color, fragrant and flexible, very delicious, with a fragrant taste and rich nutrition. It can be used as both a dish and a staple food

Tasting and eating methods of Longquan yellow cake

There are various ways to eat yellow cake, including steaming, boiling, braising, blanching, grilling, frying, pan frying, and more

1. Huangguo is the best hotpot ingredient. Cut the yellow cake into strips or circular pieces and blanch them in a hot pot with a well prepared base. Blanch until the yellow cake is soft and tender, then remove and enjoy

2. Stir fry: First, cut the yellow cake into strips with a width and thickness of about 5 millimeters, not too thick, to prevent undercooking. According to personal taste, other ingredients such as pork belly, green garlic, shiitake mushrooms, green vegetables, winter bamboo shoots, carrots, etc. can be added. After stir frying until the ingredients are 80% ripe, add water soaked rice noodles and an appropriate amount of cooking wine to stir fry together. If seafood such as horseshoe crabs, oysters, and clams can be added, the taste will be better (note: before stir frying, remove the rice noodles to prevent sticking to the pot). Stir fry for 3-5 minutes, add seasonings, and it is ready to eat<3. Soup: First, cut the yellow rice cake into slices, with a width of about 3 centimeters and a thickness of about 5 millimeters. It should not be too thick to prevent it from not being cooked until soft. According to personal taste, other ingredients such as lean meat, shiitake mushrooms, vegetables, winter bamboo shoots, etc. can be added. Stir fry until 80% cooked, then add the rice noodles and boil with water. After the water boils, boil for 2-3 minutes, add seasonings, and it is ready to eat<4. Steaming: Boil the rice noodles in boiling water until soft, or heat them in the microwave until soft, then add white sugar or jam and mix well before serving

5. Fried food: Cut the yellow rice cake into strips or discs and fry them in a pan over low heat until soft. Remove and dip them in brown sugar or jam to enjoy<6. Grilled food: Yellow rice cakes can also be found at barbecue restaurants or street stalls. You can grill according to its steps

7. Sugar water yellow cake: In the cooked sugar water (sweet soup), add yellow cake, heat and bring to a boil, then boil for 2-3 minutes. It has a unique flavor