The Suiyuan Food List is a precious record of palace cuisine in the Qing Dynasty. It contains various dishes and snacks eaten by the palace at that time. This food list is not only a recipe, but also a precious historical document, recording the development of the palace food culture in the Qing Dynasty. Let’s take a look at this precious record of palace cuisine in the Qing Dynasty.

1. Stir-fried crab roe

Stir-fried crab roe is a very classic palace dish, and the production process is actually very simple. First, beat the eggs, add a little salt and pepper and mix well. Then cook the crab roe, take it out and let it cool. Then mix the cooked crab roe and egg liquid, pour it into the oil pan and fry until golden brown.

2. Stewed pigeon

Stewed pigeon is a very delicious palace dish, and the production process is relatively complicated. First, the pigeons are slaughtered, their hair and internal organs are removed, washed and then blanched in boiling water. Then put the blanched pigeon into the stew pot, add appropriate amount of clear soup, ginger slices, green onion segments, cooking wine, salt, rock sugar and wolfberry. Then put the stew pot into the steamer and steam until cooked.

3. Stewed bird's nest

Stewed bird's nest is a very high-end palace delicacy, and the production process is relatively complicated. First, soak the bird's nest in water until it softens, then wash it and drain it. Then put the bird's nest into the stew pot, add appropriate amount of clear soup, rock sugar and wolfberry. Then put the stew pot into the steamer and steam until cooked.

4. Fried pastries

Fried pastries are a very popular palace snack and the making process is very simple. First, stir the flour, eggs, milk, and sugar evenly and knead into a dough. Then roll out the dough into thin sheets and cut into small pieces with a knife. Then put the small pieces into the oil pan and fry until golden brown.

5. Candied haws on a stick

Candied haws on a stick is a very popular palace snack, and the production process is relatively simple. Start by skewering the hawthorns and then soaking them in syrup. Then put the hawthorn skewers soaked in syrup into cold water and let the surface solidify. Then put it into the syrup and soak it. After repeating it several times, the candied haws is finished.

The above are several classic palace delicacies included in Suiyuan’s menu. These dishes and snacks are not only a taste enjoyment, but also a cultural heritage. They record the development of the food culture of the Qing Dynasty palace, and also show the unique food style of the Qing Dynasty palace.