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Qingyuan, as the back garden of Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong Province in southern Guangdong, has always attracted much attention. Qingyuan's traditional food, whether it is the exquisite presentation in a star-rated hotel or the stir-fried and served dishes at the food stalls, leaves the tasters with a lingering fragrance and relish.
? Qingyuan cuisine is a common topic that has been passed down from generation to generation. With the progress of society and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, people's requirements for food are getting higher and higher. It requires not only color, flavor, but also health and nutrition.
? As one of the eight major cuisines in China, Cantonese cuisine is constantly improving to cater to the needs of the public, with more and more varieties and more sophisticated preparations. Among the dishes that are constantly being introduced, some traditional foods have always stood firm despite the waves, and their status is deeply rooted in the hearts of southern Cantonese people.
? The chicken with ginger and scallions, the duck with tender ginger and black bean sauce, the goose in garlic marinade...etc. are all memorable and you will never tire of eating them. What I want to introduce most is a Qingyuan delicacy that can be found in elegant halls and in the homes of ordinary people in Pingtang. It comes with soup and meat - sweet vinegar, ginger egg and pig's feet stew.
? This is a must-have dish for new mothers in the perinatal period of giving birth to children in Qingyuan people, and even in many areas of Guangdong, that is, during the confinement period. The climate in Guangdong is humid, so ginger is a must during confinement to dispel the cold and moisture in the mother's body. Pork trotters and fresh eggs are cooked together with sweet vinegar and ginger, which not only promotes lactation, but also enhances calcium and protein.
Sweet vinegar, ginger, egg and pig’s trotters stew is not only an exclusive dish for confinement patients, but also a table delicacy suitable for the whole family, young and old. But when cooking, what the confinement mother eats is different from what ordinary people eat, so she is particularly particular about this. There is also a big difference when purchasing pig's feet as the main material in the market.
When cooking food for the confinement mother, it must be the front legs of the pig, not the hind legs. This is because the meat of the pig's front legs is strong and tough, and its taste and nutrition are better than those of the hind legs. Another meaning is to hope that the newborn baby will grow up healthily and have a bright future. For ginger, you must buy old ginger. This is easy to understand. As the saying goes: ginger is still spicier when it is old. Women in Qingyuan during confinement period almost always need ginger for three meals.
No matter who the sweet, vinegar, ginger, egg and pig's trotters stew is for, the utensils used must be traditional clay pots or purple clay pots. The reason is that vinegar has a corrosive effect. Using stainless steel or aluminum containers will cause nutrient loss and even absorb harmful metal elements in the containers, which is not good for your health.
Before cooking, you must blanch the washed and dehaired pig’s feet with hot water, pick them up and dry them to remove the blood. Boil a dozen eggs in water, peel the shells, clean the old ginger, pat them flat, and put them into the clay pot together. Add a certain proportion of sweet vinegar and water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer slowly over low heat. After simmering for about two hours, the house will be filled with fragrance, and the air will be filled with a sweet and thick vinegar smell, making those who smell it salivate.
? I remember when I was a child, I lived in a rural area. One family would cook sweet vinegar, ginger eggs and pig’s feet, and half the village would smell it. At that time, life in rural areas was difficult and material supplies were scarce, so it was common to abstain from meat for a month or two. The smell of this fragrant sweet vinegar is really addictive. I imagine that I can cook a pot at home anytime, eat meat and eggs, chew ginger and drink vinegar soup. It would be really delicious in the world.
? Well-cooked sweet vinegar ginger egg pork trotters, the taste is just right. The soup is moderately sweet and sour, oily but not greasy, and the pork trotters are soft but not rotten. A pot of sweet vinegar soup is served, with a mellow and rich flavor of ginger and vinegar, and the flavor of eggs soaked in the sweet vinegar juice, with a piece of ginger, chewing it will fill your mouth with fragrance, it is extremely delicious.
Nowadays, people’s living standards have improved. Not only the family of the postpartum mother-in-law who has added a newborn baby will cook ten or eight pounds of sweet vinegar and distribute it to the neighbors, relatives and friends to eat and drink together. Share the joy of having children. In ordinary families, they often make sweet vinegar, ginger, egg, and pig's trotter soup. The whole family gathers around the dining table, smacking their lips, eating meat and drinking soup, and has a great time.
Qingyuan has a long history of food culture, and its reputation is not in vain. Just cooking a pot of sweet vinegar, ginger eggs and pig's feet can make guests from far away willing to stay and drink Beijiang water for a long time. Don’t you believe that you don’t refuse to stay in Fengcheng? You can come and try...