When it comes to Shanxi cuisine, we always think of all kinds of pasta. For example, Daoxiao Noodles, oat noodle, sorghum noodle fish and so on are all famous Shanxi cuisines. But besides pasta, there is a unique food in Pingyao, Shanxi, which we call bubble oil cake. First, the production method of Pingyao bubble oil cake

Bubble oil cake is also a famous food in Pingyao. This kind of oil cake is usually filled with jujube paste and bean paste, and it is fried until golden. Its finished product is golden in color, tender in the outside, soft and sweet, and has a unique flavor when eaten. So, how is this delicious food made? Here, let's get to know it together.

to make bubble oil cakes, we must first prepare cake noodles, which are the main ingredients for making oil cakes. We also need to prepare a proper amount of vegetable oil, bean stuffing and water, which are the auxiliary materials for making oil cakes. Next is the main method of bubble oil cake. First, we need to mix the cake noodles with water to make them into noodles. It should be noted that the water here is preferably warm water. Secondly, we need to steam the mixed dough in a steamer for fifteen minutes. Next, we take out the steamed dough, divide it into small portions and pack it with appropriate amount of bean stuffing. Finally, we need to pour enough oil into the pan, and when the oil temperature reaches 8% heat, put the wrapped oil cake into the oil pan and fry it until it is golden. This is the production method of Pingyao bubble oil cake. Second, the origin of Pingyao bubble oil cake

Why does bubble oil cake have such a lovely name? In fact, bubble oil cake has a long history. Relevant historical stories show that there is a certain connection between Paoyougao and Li Shimin of Emperor Taizong. In addition, because "Gao" and "Gao" are homonyms, bubble oil cake has some auspicious meanings. For example, the oil cake we eat during the Chinese New Year means rising year by year, while the oil cake we eat when we get married means that the couple who get married on the same day are getting better and better every day. It can be seen that people pin their simple and beautiful wishes on delicious food, and people can also feel good wishes when eating delicious food.