Braised meat and bait shreds

Braised meat and bait shreds is a unique snack in Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County, Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province. According to local people, the reason why braised meat and bait shreds are It has become a famous snack in Yunnan not only for its delicious taste, but also for its medicinal functions. Weishan braised meat and bait shreds warm and nourish qi, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and also have beautifying effects.

The key to "braised pork bait shreds" lies in the production of grilled meat. Use fresh pork hind legs, pork knuckles and pork belly three-strand meat, and slowly grill it on the charcoal fire until the meat skin is cooked. Browned but the meat is not mushy or rotten. When eating, scald the shredded bait, add the braised pork broth, and add chopped green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil and other condiments. The aroma in your mouth is overflowing, making you unforgettable after eating.

Steamed shredded bait

For steamed shredded bait, Yunnan people often say that the steamed shredded bait in Qujing is delicious, but the steamed shredded bait in other places is not. Qujing steamed bait silk is soft, waxy and chewy. Eat a few mouthfuls of steamed bait shreds and drink a sip of green onion and bone soup, it's so refreshing.

There is also a folk legend about steamed bait silk. It is said that when Yang Shen (also known as Sheng'an), the number one scholar in the Ming Dynasty, was demoted to Yunnan, he came to Qujing at the invitation of a friend during the Spring Festival one year. He drank and enjoyed himself in the evening. Eat staple food. The next morning, he was hungry and looked for food everywhere. His friend cut the bait into shreds and steamed it hot. He mixed it with homemade pickles, leeks and other condiments and handed it to the champion. After eating it, Yang Zhuangyuan praised, "This bowl of shredded bait is dry." Rich in aroma, chewy, and delicious when steamed!” I ate three bowls in a row. Since then, there has been a saying among the people that "the number one scholar eats three big bowls of bait shreds", and the practice of steaming bait shreds has also spread among the people...

Small pot braised bait shreds

The small-pot braised bait shreds favored by most Kunming people have many condiments and are exquisitely prepared. Put the bait shreds, fresh meat, sweet and salty soy sauce, sour pickles, etc. in a small copper pot and slowly cook them thoroughly to remove the water. , stir and stir-fry constantly, and marinate the flavor into each shredded bait over the fire. It is fresh, slightly spicy, and rich in flavor. Add a spoonful of crispy whistle after cooking. This is also a heavy flavor that Yunnan people like. one.

The braised bait shredded in a small pot, made with a lot of effort, is soft and glutinous with a chewy texture that can be eaten by children and even grandpas. The rice aroma of the braised bait shreds is mixed with the aroma of ham and minced meat. It's fragrant, the soy sauce is fresh, the leeks are tender, and a few sweet green peas are added to add a touch of bright green, which is visually and tastefully satisfying. There is always such food, which inherits the tradition, introduces the new, continues the old taste, inherits the old tradition, and reminds you of old Kunming.

Tengchong bait silk

Tracing back to its roots, Tengchong bait silk is most famous for its production in Hujiawan, a suburb in the east of the city. Its refined products are made with extremely strict material selection and exquisite craftsmanship. Their outstanding features are soft and "skeletal", not mushy after being cooked for a long time, can be eaten slightly hot, and have a fine and waxy texture.

Bait shreds are generally eaten in two ways: boiled and stir-fried. To cook and eat, cut the shredded bait into thin strips, blanch it in boiling water, add fresh shredded pork or ham, broth or chicken soup, and serve with soy sauce, chopped green onion, coriander and a little pickled cabbage. The way to stir-fry is to stir-fry the shredded bait with fresh meat slices, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, pea tips or cabbage and other seasonings in hot oil, then eat it in your mouth, which will leave you with endless aftertaste!

Lijiang bait silk

Although Lijiang bait silk looks like rice noodles, it is not called rice noodles. It is Lijiang bait silk. Lijiang bait silk is tender, smooth and refreshing. It tastes completely different from the soft, glutinous and sticky taste of other bait silk. Some people have praised it, saying it is a breath of fresh air in the bait industry!

Stir-fried bait shreds

Stir-fried bait shreds are a delicacy that can be found in the streets and alleys of Yunnan. The stir-frying method is similar to that of fried noodles, but it also has the rich flavor of bait silk and tastes delicious. Tasty again. For things like these stir-fried noodles with shredded bait, using a spatula seems to be more than enough. The best thing is to use chopsticks, or stir the pot enthusiastically and rhythmically. If the open flame is used and the fire is large and the oil is strong, and a few large flames are produced, the New Oriental kitchen will have a sense of visibility.

The stir-fried bait shreds are oily and shiny, and are paired with green leeks, brown pickles, and hard-to-find minced meat blended together with the soft bait shreds. The tangy aroma rushes straight into the nose, and you can't wait to take a few bites before you can slowly appreciate its unique taste.