In addition, bean paste is called the soul of Sichuan cuisine, because it is necessary for every family. As long as it is stir-fried, most of it is no problem. The correct way to use it is to stir-fry it in oil, and then add other ingredients to stir-fry the fragrance and color.
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Origin of Pixian bean paste
Legend has it that in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, an immigrant was on his way to Sichuan, and his broad beans, which he relied on to satisfy his hunger, were mildewed by rainy days. I couldn't bear to give it up, so I put it in the ridge to dry and ate it with fresh peppers. It was delicious and had a long aftertaste, and then I made a living from it. This is the original origin of Pixian watercress.
During the reign of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty, later generations inherited this idea, and set up a workshop in Pixian County to get raw materials and fresh water from this area, so as to produce a large number of watercress, which gradually became a climate, and "Pixian watercress" also began to get its name.
In the early years of the Republic of China, the production of Pixian watercress had reached a considerable scale, and it was exported to various places with the great smoke produced in Pixian, from Chengdu to Chongqing along the river to Hunan and Hubei in the east, to Yibin in the south, from Ya 'an to Kangzang in the west, and from Guangyuan in the north to Shaanxi and Gansu. Foreign tobacco vendors are vying to buy watercress to return home to give gifts to friends and relatives. Since then, Pixian watercress has gained a good reputation. In the fourth year of the Republic of China, the Sichuan military government invaded Tibet. Prepare to order "Pixian watercress" for 30,000 kg or 40,000 kg in two sauce gardens in Pixian County.
When the goods arrived in the garrison, the sergeant went to the lotus leaf and oiled paper, and regarded them as bright as yesterday. They tasted delicious and won praises from officers and men. The military government hereby issued awards and presented medals as encouragement, and "Pixian Douban" became famous.
Today, "Pixian Douban" has a history of more than 300 years, and the world has changed a lot. How many traditional cultural customs and famous local products have long been in blowing in the wind, but the "Pixian watercress" has continued to this day, which is the great fortune of Sichuan people.
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