Many people want to know, what exactly is the Northeast flavor?
When it comes to Sichuan, our taste buds can immediately recall the refreshing spicy taste; when talking about Jiangnan, we can always feel the sweetness after the misty rain; when we go to Shanxi, the surroundings are lingering The lingering vinegary smell... When we think of Dadongbei, we should probably think of the strong sauce flavor. The soul of Northeastern dining tables - soybean paste. Northeastern soybean paste is a unique flavor of Northeastern China.
The history of Northeastern Doenjang: In the Northeast, the largest number are ethnic minorities, but they are rich in soybeans. Records prove that during the Manchu period, the Northeastern people already had the prototype of Doenjang vat. During the Song, Liao, and Jin dynasties, people in the Northeast region "made their diet with millet to make wine and beans as sauce." The real Doenjang was formed. During the war, miso played an important role in replenishing salt for soldiers. There are also many ways to make doenjang. There must be a dish with doenjang on the dining table of Northeastern people. It can be used for stir-frying, making soup, etc. The making of soybean paste is also very traditional. After the twelfth lunar month, every family will take out the prepared soybeans and soak them in water the day before to prepare soybean paste. I think the reason why soybean paste has been passed down in the Northeast for so long is its nutritional value, in addition to its delicious taste. Northeastern miso is made from soybeans, which not only retains the protein nutrition of soybeans, but also contains lysine and other substances produced after fermentation. Although the taste is relatively strong, the nutrition and efficacy are pretty good. This soybean paste can be said to be an indispensable delicacy for Northeastern people. It can be made into a dish alone or combined with other ingredients to make various delicacies.
If you have the opportunity to visit the Northeast, you must try the Northeast’s soybean paste to make your trip worthwhile!