First, the production method of Pingyao bubble oil cake Bubble oil cake is also a famous food in Pingyao. This kind of oil cake is usually filled with jujube paste and bean paste until it is golden. The finished product is golden in color, tender outside and sweet inside, and has a unique flavor when eaten. So, how is this dish made? Here, let's get to know it together.
To make a bubble cake, you must first prepare the cake surface, which is the main ingredient for making a cake. We also need to prepare a proper amount of vegetable oil, bean stuffing and water, which are all auxiliary materials for making oil cakes. Next is the main method of making oil cakes. First, we need to mix the cake noodles with water to make noodles. It should be noted that the water here is preferably warm water. Secondly, we need to steam the mixed dough in a steamer for fifteen minutes. Next, we take out the steamed dough, divide it into small portions and wrap it with appropriate amount of bean stuffing. Finally, we need to pour enough oil into the pan, and when the oil temperature reaches 80% heat, put the wrapped oil cake into the oil pan and fry it until it is golden. This is the production method of Pingyao bubble oil cake.
Second, the origin of Pingyao bubble oil cake Why does bubble oil cake have such a lovely name? In fact, bubble cakes have a long history. Relevant historical stories show that there is a certain connection between Run Yougao and Li Shimin of Emperor Taizong. In addition, because "Gao" and "Gao" are homophonic, the oil cake has some auspicious meanings. For example, the cake we eat during the Chinese New Year means that it rises year by year, and the cake we eat when we get married means that couples who get married on the same day are getting better every day. It can be seen that people pin their simple and beautiful wishes on food, and people can feel their beautiful wishes while eating food.