Waiwaicai, also known as Wancai, is a home-cooked dish in Xiangxi, Hunan and Wuhua, Guangdong. The raw materials are dried prunes (potherb mustard), dried radish, Jiangdou Gan, shredded cabbage, etc. It is made by the traditional folk production method in Xiangxi and pickled in an jar. After curing successfully, add white pepper (pepper), ginger, dried red pepper, vegetable oil, salt, garlic, chives, etc. and you can eat it. After frying, it is particularly spicy, which just reflects the biggest feature of Hunan cuisine.
Waiwaicai is also related to a beautiful legend. According to legend, it is difficult for married daughters to go back to their parents' homes to visit their relatives after they got married in ancient Xiangxi. Therefore, when the daughter gets married, the mother will cook a dish for her daughter, which is salty, sour, spicy, crisp and sweet. The taste in the dish is in the woman's mouth and in the mother's heart. Because the loving mother loves her daughter, this dish has been handed down from generation to generation.
Method for selecte dried plum vegetable
1, Appearance: Choose dried prunes with uniform color. Avoid choosing dried prunes with mildew, discoloration or obvious spots.
2. Smell: Dried prunes should have a fragrant smell, not a moldy or rancid smell. Avoid buying dried prunes with peculiar smell.
3. Texture: When touching dried plums, it should feel dry but not wet, and the texture of dried plums should be crisp but not loose.
4. Storage conditions: If you buy unpacked dried prunes, make sure they are stored in a dry and ventilated place to prevent moisture and mold growth.