In spring, everything grows, and the tender buds show little heads. These buds can not only be watched, but also become delicious food on dining tables. Spring pancakes on February 2nd, the unforgettable Xiangchun (Chinese toon) buds and delicious shepherd's purse dumplings are popular among people. Of course, the most important dish is Peking Roast Duck. These delicious food will make your trip in Beijing memorable.
When spring comes with gentle breeze, Chinese toon buds will quietly emerge on the trees. People in the countryside will gently hook the fresh buds with long hooks, and prepare to cook them into delicious dishes.
It is not a simple work to hook Chinese toon buds. Around guyu (one of the Chinese 24 solar terms) toon buds are the most tender. It is best to hit the side branches instead of hooking the strong ones at the top of the main branches. If the toon buds can not be eaten up at one time, they will be dried, pickled, and sealed in jars to keep the freshness and fragrance. Chinese toon can be cooked in many ways, such as dressed with sauce, put in soup, stir-fried and pickled. No matter in which way, there is no need to add onion and ginger, otherwise the natural mellow taste will be damaged.
1. Chinese Toon Mixed with Dried Tofu
Chop Chinese toon, dice dried tofu, add some sesame oil, and sprinkle a little salt. A bite full of freshness from mouth to nose is a bite of the spring.
2. Chinese Toon Egg Pancake
Pick and chop the tender buds, mix them with flour and egg to make paste. Heat oil in the pan, pour the paste, and fry it until both sides are golden yellow. The smells of fresh toon and egg mixed together, which conveys the message that spring is coming to people.
3. Fried Chinese Toon
Wash Chinese toon, add salt, knead it into strips, dip it evenly in egg batter, and fry it in hot oil until it is crisp. With pepper salt, it tastes salty and crispy and is more enjoyable than meat. It is a favorite snack for children.
Recommended restaurants: Tongheju, Makai Restaurant, Quanjude, Jinglun Hotel Sihexuan, Juqi, Yangjixing, etc.
