Shanxi people have a special feeling for pasta, and all they eat throughout the day is pasta.

What do you eat in the alpine areas of Shanxi?

Among them is a delicacy that is very popular with locals and difficult to find in other areas.

It's called Castanopsis. Just hearing the name makes me think it's very strange. What kind of snack is it?

They are very beautiful in appearance, each one stands upright, and each one is next to each other. It is particularly eye-catching when placed in a steamer, like a blooming flower.

A 栠栳 is a round frame of about the same thickness made of wicker or other things, shaped like a bucket. It is very common in rural areas and is mainly used to fetch water or hold things.

I didn’t expect that it would be used in food. I have to admire the wisdom and imagination of these working people.

In the local area, there are two ways to eat 栲栳栳一***.

One is to eat it with sticky braised meat, which is usually meat sauce.

Another way is to cut it all into pieces and stir-fry it with vegetables. No matter which way you eat it, it is quite novel.

If you want to do well, you must have enough patience.

Be sure to use boiling water to knead the dough. It will taste soft and smooth, and the dough will turn into a smooth dough. At this time, roll it into strips, like rolling out dumpling wrappers until you pull the pieces together, and then use your palms to push it out like a tongue.

Cut them into thin slices, then shape them into cylinders, and place them side by side on the steamer to look like a honeycomb.

It is worth mentioning that it is best to use Xiao noodles to make castella, because flour is more common in Shanxi, Inner Mongolia and other places.

It’s not enough to do these well, you must make the marinade well.

Usually I use pork, potatoes, eggplants, etc. After I cook them, I pour them on the castella, and the taste is amazing!

In addition, when steaming castanopsis, you must pay attention to the heat, otherwise it will not taste chewy.

In fact, it’s especially delicious if you dip it directly into the soup with your favorite seasoning!

For example, if you also eat chili oil, just dip it in and eat it, which will definitely satisfy your requirements.

The stir-fried Castanopsis is relatively simple, and the flavor after frying is fragrant. The locals prefer to use potatoes with Castanopsis. Although they are all made of flour, they taste very delicious and give people a special power.

In addition, you can also eat it cold, especially in summer, it will help you bid farewell to the heat and increase your appetite.

栠栳栳 is a traditional snack in the local area. It is very common in daily life. It should be more delicious than noodles. Just pick it up with chopsticks, dip it in it, and take a bite. It is so satisfying that I have to envy the locals. They have this

of food options.