Yiwu eats bean curd buns, red dumplings, and mochi during the Winter Solstice.

1. Tofu skin buns

Almost every household in Yiwu makes tofu skin buns. Especially during the Qingming Festival and Winter Solstice, this dish is a must-have for many families. vegetable. There are many kinds of fillings for tofu skin buns. During the winter solstice, many families will use radish and tofu as fillings, and then deep-fry the wrapped tofu skin buns until they turn golden brown. The tender inner layer adds to the appetite and is loved by everyone.

2. Red dumplings

Red dumplings are glutinous rice flour dumplings stuffed with brown sugar, sesame, etc., and steamed with red glutinous rice stuck on the outside. Because the production process of dyed red rice is complicated, many people now choose to buy Yiwu red rice in the market. During the winter solstice, the sales of red rice surge. Take a bite of the colorful and cute red buns, and the fragrant sesame and white sugar juice will overflow. Only with the soft and fragrant skin can the delicious taste of the red buns be fully released. After the red dumpling is steamed, it can be eaten hot or cold, but it tastes best when eaten hot.

3. Mochi

Some old people say that this is because in ancient times, people used newly harvested rice, glutinous rice, sugar cane and other grains to worship their ancestors, and the combination of these grains is Mochi. There are many varieties, including mochi diarrhea, mochi slippery, rice sieve flower, mochi edible fruit, etc. The finished product is as white as snow, soft as cotton, smooth and delicate, does not stick to the bowl, does not nail teeth, and is suitable for all ages.