The fermented vegetable dish Jiangshui, or ＂zha jiangshui＂ as it is called in Linxia, Gansu, starts with chopped vegetable leaves in cold water that is then boiled with a little fermentation culture starter, thicken...The fermented vegetable dish Jiangshui, or ＂zha jiangshui＂ as it is called in Linxia, Gansu, starts with chopped vegetable leaves in cold water that is then boiled with a little fermentation culture starter, thickened with flour and water, and incubated and allowed to process.展开更多
On the subject of Dongxiang taste, one the mutton dish Dongxiang shouzhua, which the ethnic cuisine. cannot omit is typical of shouzhua （meaning ＂eat with the hands＂） is a time-honored dish of northwest China. It...On the subject of Dongxiang taste, one the mutton dish Dongxiang shouzhua, which the ethnic cuisine. cannot omit is typical of shouzhua （meaning ＂eat with the hands＂） is a time-honored dish of northwest China. It is not only representative of the local people＇s superb cooking skills, but has become one of their most important sources of income. Being good at cooking mutton has brought the local people handsome profits.展开更多
Place buns evenly in a mutton-oiled steamer. Heat 12- 15 minutes. Take buns out of steamer and pour the remaining oil on them.Preparation Tips： Dough： moderately fermented. Dietary alkali： evenly mixed. Fillings： ...Place buns evenly in a mutton-oiled steamer. Heat 12- 15 minutes. Take buns out of steamer and pour the remaining oil on them.Preparation Tips： Dough： moderately fermented. Dietary alkali： evenly mixed. Fillings： tasty, not necessarily with mutton tallow. Steam at high heat.展开更多
Jiumianpian, literally ＂pelletized thick noodle pieces,＂ are a traditional snack in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu. Easy to prepare, they are served indoors or outdoors as a picnic snack. The way men and wo...Jiumianpian, literally ＂pelletized thick noodle pieces,＂ are a traditional snack in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu. Easy to prepare, they are served indoors or outdoors as a picnic snack. The way men and women prepare them is different： mianpian ＂pelletized＂by a young man, are called ＂solid noodles＂ and are usually big, thick, and hard, ideal for satisfying hunger; those made by woman are called ＂nail noodles.＂ and are usually square, pretty uniform in size and thickness, smooth, tasty, soft but a little bit of bite, the flavor coming through the longer you chew them展开更多
Youzha guoguo are deep-fried pastries made by Muslims in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture,Gansu Province when celebrating the Eid at the end of Ramadan.At this time,every household serves up a lavish spread of these h...Youzha guoguo are deep-fried pastries made by Muslims in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture,Gansu Province when celebrating the Eid at the end of Ramadan.At this time,every household serves up a lavish spread of these home-made snacks,partly to treat their guests and partly for show.Also,when visiting at the end of fasting or when"giving Salaam,"a bag of these pastries is a popular gift.展开更多
文摘The fermented vegetable dish Jiangshui, or ＂zha jiangshui＂ as it is called in Linxia, Gansu, starts with chopped vegetable leaves in cold water that is then boiled with a little fermentation culture starter, thickened with flour and water, and incubated and allowed to process.
文摘On the subject of Dongxiang taste, one the mutton dish Dongxiang shouzhua, which the ethnic cuisine. cannot omit is typical of shouzhua （meaning ＂eat with the hands＂） is a time-honored dish of northwest China. It is not only representative of the local people＇s superb cooking skills, but has become one of their most important sources of income. Being good at cooking mutton has brought the local people handsome profits.
文摘Place buns evenly in a mutton-oiled steamer. Heat 12- 15 minutes. Take buns out of steamer and pour the remaining oil on them.Preparation Tips： Dough： moderately fermented. Dietary alkali： evenly mixed. Fillings： tasty, not necessarily with mutton tallow. Steam at high heat.
文摘Jiumianpian, literally ＂pelletized thick noodle pieces,＂ are a traditional snack in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu. Easy to prepare, they are served indoors or outdoors as a picnic snack. The way men and women prepare them is different： mianpian ＂pelletized＂by a young man, are called ＂solid noodles＂ and are usually big, thick, and hard, ideal for satisfying hunger; those made by woman are called ＂nail noodles.＂ and are usually square, pretty uniform in size and thickness, smooth, tasty, soft but a little bit of bite, the flavor coming through the longer you chew them
文摘Youzha guoguo are deep-fried pastries made by Muslims in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture,Gansu Province when celebrating the Eid at the end of Ramadan.At this time,every household serves up a lavish spread of these home-made snacks,partly to treat their guests and partly for show.Also,when visiting at the end of fasting or when"giving Salaam,"a bag of these pastries is a popular gift.
