Chaoshan Lo Mei is a traditional food culture originated from southern China. It is a kind of brined food, which is loved by people for its unique taste and rich flavor. In Chaoshan, lo mei is a very popular snack that almost everyone likes to eat. It can be used not only as a snack but also as an ingredient in dishes.
How to make Chaoshan lo mei
The method of making Chaoshan lo mei is very simple, but it requires some patience and skill. Here are the steps to make Chaoshan lo mei:
1. Prepare the ingredients: the ingredients to be prepared include pork, duck neck, dried bean curd, seaweed, mushrooms, chicken claws and so on.
2. Chop the ingredients: cut the ingredients into appropriate sizes for flavor.
3. Cook the ingredients: Put the ingredients into a pot, add the right amount of water, cook them, then fish out and set aside.
4. Make the marinade: put soy sauce, rock sugar, star anise, cinnamon, pepper, ginger, garlic and other seasonings into a pot, add the right amount of water, bring to a boil and then turn the heat down to simmer slowly.
5. Taste: Put the cooked ingredients into the marinade and slowly simmer to taste until the ingredients have completely absorbed the flavor of the marinade.
6. Storage: Place the flavored marinade in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator to chill.
Taste and Nutritional Value of Teochew Marinade
The taste of Teochew Marinade is very unique, it is salty, sweet and a little bit slightly spicy. The taste of lo mei is very fresh and chewy, and it has a special flavor. Chaoshan lo mei is rich in protein, fat, sugar, vitamins and minerals and other nutrients, which has many benefits to the human body, can enhance physical strength and improve immunity.
Cultural value of Chaoshan lo mei
Chaoshan lo mei is not only a kind of food, but also a kind of culture. It represents the traditional food culture of southern China and is a unique cultural symbol of the Chaoshan region. The production method and flavor of Chaoshan lo mei have a certain inheritance, representing the history and culture of the Chaoshan region. Chaoshan lo mei also plays an important role in the life of the local people and is one of the sources of happiness and reunion.