In people's impression, no matter what ingredients, the fresher the better, and people choose fresh ingredients to buy. However, there is such a special ingredient, but the older it is, the more fragrant it is; The longer the year, the better. This ingredient is "old melon seeds". You may say "old melon seeds". Many young friends don't know what it is, that is, white radish pickles pickled for more than one year, which can be called "old melon seeds". I remember following the old man to catch a big episode when I was a child. When I meet a vendor selling this kind of radish pickles, I usually shout at the top of my voice, "I sell old melon seeds, which have been pickled for two years!" " When I was a child, I wondered why some people still sold old melon seeds and who didn't want to buy some fresh ones. The older this ingredient is, the more fragrant it becomes. Most of the main dishes that every household has eaten are old in ancient times.

The main course of three meals a day is once.

Later, I heard from the old people that this kind of pickled melon seeds are all green on the top and white on the bottom, and the color is green, which is not fragrant or crisp to eat. Pickled for more than two years, it turned grayish brown, which was far superior to the newly pickled pickles and melon seeds in both taste and taste. At that time, life was poor, and there were pickles and melon seeds left over for more than two years, which were not enough for those days. When I was a child, I always listened to the old people at home talking about the past. At that time, they ate this pickle melon seeds for three meals a day. Many times it is just cut into strips and eaten after mixing. Occasionally, it is poured and fried, which makes people taste delicious. Today, sharing this ancient fried pickle with friends is a kind of reminiscence of the past years!

Traditional fried pickles

Ingredients: 300g of aged pickled radish.

Ingredients: onion 10g, dried red pepper 5g, coriander or onion 5g.

Seasoning: vegetable oil 30g, soy sauce 10g, light soy sauce 2g, sugar 3g (optional), sesame oil 5g.

Note: All materials marked with "(optional)" can be freely selected according to personal preference.

manufacturing process

1, I went to catch a big episode that day and really saw someone selling this old radish melon seeds. The color is taupe, which looks authentic. No, I suddenly remembered that hard time and bought a big one. When I got home, I couldn't wait to cut off a big piece and prepare this old-fashioned fried pickles.

2. Slice the pickled radish, then cut it into shredded pickled radish and wash it with water. Put the pickled shredded radish into the pot, pour enough water and soak it in water for at least 2 hours. Change the water in the middle 1-2 times to soak the excess salt, otherwise it will be too salty. Soak five dried red peppers in clear water for more than 10 minute and cut into small pieces. This processing method can prevent small pieces of dried peppers from turning black and bright red after frying, which is a super practical cooking coup. 10g chopped green onion, 5g coriander or chopped green onion.

3. Drain the pickled radish. Pour 30 grams of vegetable oil into the pot, the oil temperature is 40% hot, about 120 degrees, add small pieces of dried red pepper, stir-fry with low heat to give a strong dry spicy taste. Add chopped green onion and stir-fry over low heat again. Add shredded radish with controlled moisture, stir-fry over medium heat until the shredded radish is slightly dehydrated, and the heat is up. Pour in 10g soy sauce, 2g soy sauce, add a little maotai flavor, and adjust the color of the dish. Add 3 grams of sugar and adjust the taste. It tastes like a compound three-dimensional flavor. In the past, old pickles and melon seeds could not enjoy this treatment.

4, cease fire, pour 5 grams of sesame oil, sprinkle 5 grams of parsley or chopped shallots, reconcile the dishes, and put the prepared old pickles into a shallow dish. Whether it is with breakfast porridge or as a side dish, it is an excellent choice. I remember that the old people at home used to drink at home, that is, a pot of old wine and a small plate of ancient Pharaoh pickles, which was called intoxication while eating. When this dish is served again, it is full of fireworks and childhood flavor, which makes people unable to calm down for a long time. The older this ingredient is, the better it tastes. The main course eaten three times a day is mostly 70 years old.

Matters needing attention

1, it's not what it used to be. Cut old pickled radish must be soaked to remove excess salt, otherwise it will be too salty.

2. Be sure to fry the old pickles until they are hot, and then add the soy sauce. Soy sauce is mixed early, which is easy to paste the pot.