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Perfect embellishment of traditional flavor: hanging fish and chili skewers
Posted on 2025-01-15
Treasure of traditional food culture: the story of hanging fish and chili skewers
Walking into the long river of Chinese food culture, we will find that countless delicacies have been passed down to this day, among which hanging fish and chili strings are undoubtedly a bright pearl. These two unique foods carry rich historical and cultural connotations, and have witnessed the memories of families and the pace of social changes during the years.
Legend has it that as early as in ancient times, smart and hardworking people began to explore how to better conserve food resources. As a result, they discovered that meat and vegetables can be kept fresh for a long time by drying or air drying. With the development of time, this method gradually evolved into a special technique-that is, the current "hanging fish" and "chili string" production process. From the country market to the bustling city, every family will prepare these special snacks to entertain relatives, friends and guests during the festival celebration. In daily life, we can often see the picture of this thing suitable for all ages. It is precisely because of its profound heritage and convenient edible characteristics that these two names resound throughout the country and are deeply loved by the general public.
Unique processing technology achieves extraordinary taste
The reason why hanging fish and chili strings can become frequent customers in people's mouth, in addition to their own delicious taste, more importantly, lies in their complex and sophisticated production process. The first is the choice of raw materials. Only by selecting the freshest and highest quality fish and peppers can the follow-up process be carried out smoothly and produce excellent product quality. Then there is one of the key links-the pickling process. The craftsman will add appropriate amount of salt and other natural spices to enhance the flavor hierarchy according to personal experience and local customs. Then place it in a well-ventilated environment and slowly dehydrate and dry until a thin crispy skin is formed on the surface. Every step in the whole process needs to strictly follow the prescribed operating procedures, and no omissions are allowed. As the saying goes, slow work produces fine work. After waiting patiently for many days, what you get is the good thing that exudes a charming aroma and is chewy and memorable.
It is worth noting that although similar basic practices are widely used throughout the country for the production of such products, there are still slight differences between regions. For example, some provinces in the south like to add a small amount of pepper to improve the taste, while some areas in the north prefer the sugar method to make sweet and salty intertwined. What's more, specific herbs will be added during fermentation to increase special medicinal effects, etc. This diversity not only reflects the differences in the living habits of local residents, but also gives each piece a unique soul.
The Changing Role Player: The All-purpose Spice in the Kitchen
When we talk about condiments, we tend to think of those bottled canned goods, but in fact dry goods like hanging fish and chili skewers have a broader application field. Whether it is used for stewing soup or quick stir-frying cold, as long as the proper use can instantly light up the atmosphere of the whole table of food. Imagine sitting in front of a steaming casserole on a cold winter night. When you take a piece of fish soaked in thick juice and put it into your mouth, the rich and mellow taste will quickly spread to warm every inch of your skin. Another example is that when the hot summer heat wave hits, if you can taste a refreshing and delicious salad with a little chopped dry red pepper, you will add a spicy stimulation but fresh feeling. In addition, the two can also serve as dipping sauce ingredients or spread on the staple food as decorative embellishments, so as to truly achieve one thing for two purposes and three errors!
whether you are sharing happy moments at a warm family gathering or welcoming distinguished guests at a grand formal banquet, as long as you are accompanied by hanging fish and chili skewers, you will definitely make the originally mundane food especially attractive and salivating. This is not only because they carry their own unique charm, but also because they are full of new vitality after skillful cooking.
Art performance at the table: change from simple to exquisite
It is not easy to really master the essence of traditional Chinese food, but with the help of some classic recipes, beginners may get started faster and gradually grow into experts. Take a seemingly ordinary but actually hidden farm fried meat as an example. If you add your own secret spicy fried fish fillet in addition to its basic formula, it will immediately produce unexpected results: golden crisp appearance is wrapped with soft, tender and smooth inner part, and one bite can enjoy both seafood's unique delicacy and pork's own fat flavor taste experience. The same principle can also be applied to many other types of dishes. Another coup is to wear the whole red pepper that has been thoroughly dried and hung at the edge of the container as a plate decoration, which not only adds visual beauty but also emits bursts of attractive flavor.
through the above examples, we can see that even very simple and ordinary ingredients, once they are integrated with appropriate creative ideas, they can also present amazing artistic effects. And this is where Chinese cooking is broad and profound, and it is also the goal direction that everyone who loves life should strive to pursue.
Inheriting the classics and innovating the future: exploring more possibilities
Today, with the wave of globalization, more and more young people begin to pay attention to local traditional culture and look for sources of inspiration. No exception to the long-established and glamorous hanging fish and chili skewers, a new generation of chefs is actively seeking new forms of expression that break through the constraints of traditional frameworks. Some people try to combine western popular baking technology to create a series of new products with oriental flavor. Others are committed to studying low-temperature freezing and preservation methods to better retain the original flavor characteristics while prolonging the storage time. Some teams even focus on developing small-package instant products suitable for modern fast-paced lifestyle...
All these efforts prove the fact that although the changes of the times have brought many changes and challenges, we can still continue to innovate and seek on the basis of adhering to the fundamental principles, so as to promote the continuation of this precious cultural heritage
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