Among them, a sunflower offering meat is the predecessor of braised lion's head. This dish made Emperor Yangdi in a good mood, not only praised it again and again, but also spread it widely.
During the Tang Dynasty, a Duke of State held a banquet at home to entertain guests. The chef made this sunflower meat offering. At that time, the lion's head still had a certain shape, which was very beautiful and similar to sunflower. When this dish was served on the table, the Lord saw that it was full in shape and missed the shape of a lion's head. So he changed his name to lion's head.
As for braising in soy sauce, it is because of Zhang Jiuling. Zhang Jiuling was called Xu by the emperor for the imperial examination, which was a great blessing for Zhang Jiuling, who was born in a poor family. On the wedding day, Zhang Jiuling sent someone to take his parents to the imperial city, and then asked the chef to make an auspicious dish to celebrate this great happy event.
When the chef finished reading it, it was four fluffy meatballs. Zhang Jiuling asked about the meaning, and the chef returned. This dish is based on sunflower offering meat, which is simplified and named "Four Gardens". First, you won the imperial examination, second, you were very happy to get married, third, you were married, and fourth, your family was reunited.
Zhang Jiuling said with a smile, just call him Sixi Pill. After so many changes, the sunflower offering meat has finally become the lion's head in braise in soy sauce, also known as Four Joy Meetballs.
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Braised lion's head is a classic special food in Huaiyang area. Also known as "Four Joy Meetballs", for its auspicious meaning. Braised lion's head is an indispensable and delicious dish on holidays or when there is a red and white wedding at home.
Although the main ingredient of this dish is pork, it is not greasy at all, which is characterized by its tender and smooth taste and instant taste.
With the continuous improvement and evolution of lion's head practice. Coupled with the diversification of ingredients and practices, Lion Head has a fixed pattern of dishes. More exquisite practices include adding lotus root to the lion's head, and adding water chestnut in some places will make the meat more delicious.
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