1, noodles
Eating noodles is also called eating "Longxu Noodles", hence the name Longxu Noodles. "On February 2 nd, the dragon looked up, the big warehouse was full, and the small warehouse flowed." On this day, people worship the Dragon King with the custom of eating noodles, hoping that it can spread sex and rain.
2. jiaozi
On February 2nd, every household will take jiaozi. Eating jiaozi on this day is called "eating dragon ears". In the past, medicine was underdeveloped and it was not easy to treat diseases. Probably people think that "dragon heads up" can curb all diseases, and eating "dragon ears" can protect the body and eliminate all diseases. Up to now, there is still the jingle "Eat jiaozi on February 2nd, and all diseases are afraid of dragons running outside".
3. Spring pancake
In Beijing, spring cakes are often eaten on this day, which is called "eating Longlin". When eating, it is more particular to match "combined dishes". The combination dish is made by frying shredded lean meat with spinach, bean sprouts, garlic and other vegetables. When eating, divide the spring cake into two parts, drizzle with sweet noodle sauce, serve with green onions, and then roll it into a tube with the combination dishes.
4. Xunzi
The reason why "fried braised pork" is called "fried dragon shower" is because the silver-white braised pork is cut into flat pieces and arranged together like dragon scales. Both sides of each "Dragon Forest" are fried into golden yellow to show the punishment for the "lazy dragon" and urge it to do its best to control the water so as to bring a good harvest.
5.pancakes
There is also the custom of eating pancakes on February 2. The pancakes eaten on February 2nd are mostly made of sorghum flour or white flour.