Historical origin of Hang Gang Cuisine

Hang Gang Cuisine refers to the local cuisine around Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province and Chongming Island, Shanghai, and is one of the representatives of Jiangnan cuisine. Hangzhou cuisine originated in the Song Dynasty, when Hangzhou was the economic and cultural center of southern China, attracting a large number of merchants and officials, who brought ingredients and cooking skills from all over the world, contributing to the prosperity of Hangzhou's culinary culture. During the Qing Dynasty, Hangzhou became a commercial center in the south of China, attracting a large number of merchants and foreign immigrants, who brought more ingredients and cooking skills, enriching the dishes and cooking methods of Hangzhou cuisine.

Characteristics of Hangzhou Cuisine

Hangzhou Cuisine is characterized by freshness, tenderness, softness, smoothness, fragrance, sweetness, sourness, spiciness and saltyness, and pays attention to the original flavor of the ingredients and the diversity of the taste. Hangzhou cuisine cooking methods, including frying, boiling, steaming, baking, deep-frying, braising and other ways, which is most famous for the cooking skills of "braised" and "brine". Hangzhou cuisine has a rich variety of dishes, including hot dishes, cold dishes, soups, snacks and other types, including "West Lake Vinegar Fish", "Dongpo Pork", "Longjing Shrimp", The most famous dishes are "West Lake Vinegar Fish", "Dongpo Pork", "Longjing Shrimp", "Dry Stir-fry Four Season Beans" and so on.

Hangzhou cuisine steps

West Lake vinegar fish

Materials: fresh grass carp, green onion, ginger and garlic, green onion, coriander, vinegar, sugar, salt, soy sauce, soy sauce, chicken essence, water starch in moderation.

Steps:

1. Remove the scales and bones from the fresh grass carp, and cut it into cubes.

2. Mince green onion, ginger and garlic, and cut cilantro into segments and set aside.

3. Mix sugar, salt, vinegar, soy sauce, soy sauce, chicken essence and water starch into a sauce and set aside.

4. Pour a moderate amount of oil in the pot, heat and put the onion, ginger and garlic minced burst incense.

5. Put in the fresh grass carp pieces and fry until both sides are golden.

6. Pour in the seasoned sauce, bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and cook for 5 minutes.

7. Add chopped green onion and cilantro segments, stir-fry evenly.

The development trend of Hangzhou cuisine

With people's pursuit of food and concern for healthy diet, Hangzhou cuisine is also constantly developing and innovating. On the one hand, while inheriting the classics, Hang Gang Cuisine is constantly innovating and integrating them, incorporating more elements and ingredients to introduce new dishes that are healthier and more delicious. On the other hand, Hang Gang Cuisine is also focusing on the quality and safety of ingredients, promoting organic, green and healthy ingredients, so that people can enjoy the food and ensure their health at the same time.

Ending

As a representative of the freshness and beauty of Jiangnan, Hangzhou Gangtai Cuisine has attracted countless diners and food enthusiasts with its unique flavors and diverse cooking methods. In the future, Hang Gang Cuisine will continue to carry forward and introduce more delicious dishes so that people can enjoy richer, healthier and more delicious Jiangnan cuisine.