When it comes to the special noodles of old Beijing, in addition to the casually mentioned "Zhajiang Noodles", the other one should be "Fried Rice Dumplings". Like fried noodles with soybean paste, stir-fried dumplings can generally be eaten in some large and small Beijing-style restaurants. A small plate of stir-fried dumplings contains vegetables, noodles, and a combination of meat and vegetables. It not only looks beautiful in color, but also tastes rich in nutrients. . The authentic fried dumplings taste soft and pliable, and become more and more fragrant the more you chew them, until your cheeks feel tired from chewing them.
Some people say that the birth of gourmet food mostly comes from an accident or mistake. If you ask me, it may also come from an inadvertent attempt.
As for the inheritance of food, whether to stick to tradition or make changes is a question.
Nowadays, Enyuanju has moved to No. 11 Renmin Road, Xicheng District. The small restaurant welcomes many customers who come here for its reputation, and it has also become a time-honored snack shop. Enyuanju and "Chaoliao" are naturally tied together.
Some diners commented on Enyuanju’s fried dumplings: they are as big as soybeans and round, and each dumpling is covered with oil, making it shiny and attractive. Green beans, diced cucumbers, diced garlic sprouts, minced beef, and egg chunks are perfectly garnished. With each spoonful, you can taste different flavors while chewing.
Like fried pancakes and fried noodles, stir-fried dumplings can also be made at home. However, many friends are accustomed to buying ready-made pancake shreds and noodles in the supermarket and mixing them with vegetables in the refrigerator at home. It’s ready to be fried. In fact, it is very simple and convenient to make gnocchi at home. Just remember to make the dough harder and smoother, so that the gnocchi will be chewy and delicious. Today I am going to try making old Beijing fried dumplings at home. If you are interested, come and try it together~
Ingredients: flour, water
Side dishes: Lean beef brain , cucumbers, carrots, garlic moss, green beans, soybeans, green garlic, green onions, garlic and ginger in appropriate amounts
Seasonings: cooking oil, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, starch and salt in appropriate amounts
Production method:
1. Knead the noodles. Prepare a large bowl, pour 150 grams of flour, add 3 grams of salt to increase the gluten of the noodles, then slowly add about 60 grams of water, first use chopsticks to stir into dough, then use your hands to knead into a smooth dough, and finally Cover and set aside to rest for 30 minutes. [Note in this step: The dough should be harder than the dumpling wrapper. ]
2. Prepare ingredients. Peel and wash the carrots and cut them into small dices. Wash the cucumbers, garlic and green garlic and cut them into small dices separately for later use. Wash the green beans and soybeans and put them into a bowl for later use. Cut the lean beef brain into thin strips. Put into a small bowl, add a little cooking wine, salt and starch, mix well and marinate for 10 minutes. Chop onion, garlic and ginger into mince and set aside. [Note in this step: The ratio of meat to side dishes can be adjusted according to personal preference. It is said that Enyuanju’s fried dumplings pay attention to the ingredients combination: one portion of fried dumplings is: two ounces of shredded pork, one ounce of side dishes, and three ounces of fried dumplings. Nowadays, many friends like to put more side dishes and less meat and lumps. ]
3. Blanch the ingredients. Put a pot on the fire and pour water into the pot. After the water boils, blanch the soybeans and green beans for 2 minutes respectively, then drain them into cold water and set aside.
4. Pulling knots. After the dough has risen, put it on the chopping board and knead it for a few more times. Then use a rolling pin to roll it into a 1 cm thick cake. Then use a knife to cut it into strips about 1 cm wide. Then pick up one of the strips and pull each one out with your hands. Put the dough balls the size of soybeans into a bamboo basket.
5. Shake the pimple. Sprinkle flour on the pulled gnocchi, shake the whisk with your hands, shake the gnocchi into a round shape and prevent them from sticking. When shaking, if you find larger gnocchi, you can break it into small pieces with your hands. . [Note on this step: You can also use a knife to cut the strips of noodles into small square gnocchi without using your hands. ]
6. Cook the dumplings. Put a pot on the fire, pour water into the pot, add the gnocchi after the water boils, stir it in one direction with a spoon while cooking, don't let the gnocchi stick together; after the water boils, add cold water twice, this will Cook the gnocchi thoroughly to prevent any hard core inside.
When all the gnocchi float on the water, use a slotted spoon to scoop them out and then rinse them with cold water. This will make the gnocchi taste more chewy. Finally, put the cooled gnocchi in a bowl and set aside.
7. Fried dumplings-1. Put a wok on the fire. When the pan is hot, pour in the cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion, ginger, and garlic. Stir-fry until fragrant. Add the shredded pork and stir-fry.
8. Fried dumplings-2. After the shredded meat is fried and changes color, add green beans, soybeans, and diced carrots and stir-fry evenly, then add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce and dark soy sauce to enhance the flavor and color.
9. Fried dumplings-3. Add garlic moss and gnocchi, continue to stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add diced cucumber and green garlic, until all the ingredients in the pot are cooked, then add a little salt, then turn off the heat and remove from the pot.
1: Add a little salt when kneading the dough, and make the dough a little harder, so that the pimples will taste very chewy. At the same time, make sure the dough is kneaded smoothly. If it is not smooth after one kneading, you can knead it again after 10 minutes of resting.
2: In addition, there are two ways to make pimples. One is to use your hands to pull the cut strips of noodles into evenly sized pimples. (When pulling out noodle dough, your hands should be quick and decisive. Otherwise, if you are slow, the dough balls will have small tails. Just make them the size of soybeans, or the size of the vegetables you cut into pieces. The smaller the particles, the more delicious they will be. Just like the steamed buns in Shaanxi, the steamed buns are broken by hand. The smaller the particles, the more flavorful and better the taste.) Second, directly cut the strips into square dices with a knife. Some friends will mind whether the diced lumps cut with a knife are square rather than round. In fact, you can put the cut square diced lumps in a basket, add less white flour, and shake the basket with both hands to shake the edges of the lumps. Just round.
3: Generally speaking: You can choose the meat in the stir-fried dumplings according to your own taste, and you can use seasonal vegetables as side dishes. For example, you can use pork, shrimp, chicken, beef, etc. as meat; you can use green beans, peas, soybeans, cucumbers, carrots, garlic moss, green garlic, etc. as vegetables; you can also add eggs or fungus and other ingredients.
4: Green beans and soybeans must be cooked, otherwise they will taste like raw beans.
5: Because the gnocchi are relatively solid, they should be cooked like dumplings: add boiling water to the pot, and order a second amount of water to ensure that the inside is cooked, and then pour it into cold water after cooking. Prevent adhesion. If you have a lot of people in your family and make a lot of pimples, you can add less sesame oil to the pimples after they have been soaked in water and mix them evenly so that the anti-sticking effect is better.
6: When frying, add more oil than usual. If the oil is larger, the fried lumps will not stick to each other and will be more delicious to eat.
7: When seasoning, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and salt will suffice. The light soy sauce adds freshness and the dark soy sauce adds color, but the dark soy sauce must be used sparingly to avoid the color being too heavy.
1: Fried dumplings are rich in side dishes, especially green beans and soybeans, which will make you feel full. In addition, the dumplings are also full of noodles. You will feel full after eating, which means you will feel full after eating. You may not feel anything at all, but for a while after eating, your stomach will feel very bloated and full. Especially if you drink water after eating, your stomach will be even more uncomfortable.
2: In the past, it was said that fried dumplings were for the poor, because the poor often ate only one meal when they were extremely hungry, and they were not sure when they would eat their next meal. Therefore, the stir-fried dumplings are hard and substantial, and you won't be hungry even after eating them.
3: In a variety show, cross talk actor Wang Yuebo said when chatting with the host: Because I didn’t know that fried pimples are a sign of satiety, I once ate a small pot of fried pimples, but I ate them at that time. It was fine. Later, when I got home, I felt uncomfortable sitting, lying, and standing. I went for a walk outside for a while before I felt my stomach felt better.
4: Therefore, it is recommended to eat fried dumplings in moderation, especially the elderly and children with poor digestive function should not eat too much at one time.
The Old Beijing fried dumplings are rich in ingredients and have a chewy texture. The more you chew, the better it tastes! It is said that Mr. Ma Lianliang, the master of Peking Opera, often went to Enyuanju after a performance in the evening and ordered a plate of fried dumplings, and then ate them while chatting with the boss. He always ate with gusto. If you also like it, you might as well try it for yourself and your family and make delicious food by yourself. You will find: happiness is very simple!