The dish of ham stewed elbow is from In Chapter 16 of A Dream of Red Mansions, Jia Lian’s wet nurse came to the door and happened to catch Jia Lian’s sister Feng having a meal. Sister Feng called Ping’er to serve the wet nurse a bowl of rotten ham elbows stewed in the ground. This is a famous dish in the Jiangnan area, also known as "gold and silver hoof". In addition to elbows and ham, mushrooms, winter bamboo shoots, sesame oil and various spices are also added and stewed slowly over low heat until the ingredients are crispy. The elbows are sticky but not greasy in the mouth and have an excellent texture. This dish is not only delicious, but it can also stimulate the appetite, strengthen the spleen, and beautify the skin. It is a delicacy suitable for all ages.
Snails Soaked in Butter This is the 67th episode. Ximen Qing went to Wen Xiucai’s house to enjoy the snow. Everyone present was full of praise for the food at the banquet. Butter-filled conch is a common snack in the homes of wealthy people in the Ming Dynasty. The main raw material is butter, and then honey, sucrose, etc. are added. After the butter solidifies, it is squeezed onto the plate and squeezed and rotated to form a circle of conch shape. It’s ready to eat.