加载中…The Renowned Pancake in My Hometown
—Huangqiao Sesame Cake
Huangqiao Sesame Cake was originated in Huangqiao, a town in northern Jiangsu. It is a heritage handed down from the honorable ancestors and the descendants are still working hard to develop it.
The Huangqiao Campaign contributes a lot to the “cookie’s”
name-getting. In 1940, New Fourth Army marched eastward, opening up
anti-Japanese democratic base areas. They had a fierce battle in
Huangqiao, which is now called Huangqiao Campaign. Our soldiers
kept fighting all day long; sometimes they could not eat anything
for several days. The local people were so worried that they came
up with the idea of the cake.
Picture1: New Fourth Army in Huangqiao Campaign
(Source: www.chinabaike.com/...)
The making procedures of Huangqiao Sesame Cake are comparatively
unique.
Ingredients: white sugar, cooking wine, lard, flour, sourdough, soda, cold water, boiling water, diced ham, sesame, balsam, cooking wine.
Steps:
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Picture2: The process of cake-making
(Source: http://www.wind360.cn/html/jijia/wenqingzhuyi/200808/13-10751.html)
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Picture3:
(Source: http://www.meishichina.com/Eat/Magic/200911/72519.html)
In general, the Huangqiao Sesame Cake is round or oval, shiny with oil, crispy on the outside. There are both sweet and salty ones, which can cater to popular taste. Clever local citizens have developed several different kinds of cakes as time passing by. As long as we are willing to have a try, we will always find one type which we can enjoy to our heart’s content.
Here are categories of Huangqiao Sesame Cake:
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http://www.chinacaipu.com/html/2aae022e2c27456d.html)
Picture 5: (Source:
http://www.ccots.com.cn/jinxiuzhonghua/html/2009/03/show_83785.htm)
Picture 6: (Source:
http://www.people.com.cn/GB/paper39/9648/889885.html)
Picture 7 :( Source:
http://www.people.com.cn/GB/paper39/9648/889885.html)
Considerable dietary, historical and economic values have been attached to Huangqiao Sesame Cake. For one thing, owing to its delicacy and small-size, it brings people convenience. Besides, it is a good choice for people to give out presents during the holidays. For another thing, as it has a history background and close relationship between the army and the people lies in the making process, many young people have come here out of admiration to study the productive techniques. What’s more, the cake industry has been the mainstay of tertiary industry in Huangqiao. There are many Sesame Cake stores through the nationwide, which not only meets people’s living needs, but also forms a perfect platform for laid-off workers.
All in all, China is known for her massive land and abundant natural resources. Many areas have their own famous dish. In terms of food, examples abound. However, there is only a small section that can earn a place in China and even in the world. The Huangqiao Sesame Cake is one of them. With the economic development and China’s reform and opening to the outside world, the food industry should stick to its own character and make full use of Chinese cultural heritage. Furthermore, they should keep pace with the times. In fact, Macdonald, KFC, hamburger and pizza are all improving themselves on the basis of upholding their own features. To become popular worldwide and flourish as long as possible, we should set up long-term goals and bring out our advantages.
People regard food as their prime want. Having knowledge of
other countries’ famous dishes is necessary and one of the premises
to learn about the country. The Huangqiao Sesame Cake introduced
here is an attempt to spread the local culture and let more people
know the food.
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