"In addition to the sound of firecrackers, the spring breeze sends warmth into Tu Su. Thousands of households always exchange new peaches for old charms. "Every New Year's Day is the happiest thing for us when we were young, we can wear new clothes, we can eat dumplings, we can set off firecrackers. When we grow up, under the blowing of the spring breeze of reform and opening up, we Chinese stand up, get rich, and become strong, firecrackers are no longer adults' playthings, and the desire for new clothes is not so strong, but for me who is wandering in a foreign country, the sauerkraut dumplings at home are still the things I miss most in my daily life, that is not only food, but also a bond of family affection and a symbol of reunion.
Traditional cuisine: dumplings
Dumplings, also known as flat food, are the traditional cuisine of our country, of which Shenyang Laobian dumplings with a history of more than 180 years are among the best. Laobian dumplings are a traditional specialty dish in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, and are also a specialty of Shenyang, which has a long history and unique flavor. The reason why the old side dumplings have been famous for a long time is mainly because of the exquisite selection of materials, fine production, unique shape, fresh and mellow taste, and its unique feature is the filling and skin making.
Shenyang Middle Street Old Side Dumpling Restaurant
According to legend, during the Daoguang years of the Qing Dynasty, the bianfu old man of RenqiuBianjiazhuang in Hebei Province originally opened a dumpling restaurant and fled to the northeast due to famine. One night, they stayed in a family, which happened to be celebrating the old lady's birthday, and ate a bowl of delicious dumplings given by the master, so they humbly asked the family for advice. The master told him the secret, and when making the dumplings, he would sauté the good stuffing in a pot and wrap it, so that the dumplings were fragrant, soft, and less greasy. Bian Fu took this to heart, and later went to Xiaojin Bridge outside the Xiaodong Gate in Shenyang City to reopen the old Bian Dumpling Restaurant. Due to technical improvements, the reputation of old side dumplings has gradually become loud. This trick also makes Laobian dumplings a unique Shenyang famous food.
Old edge ice flower fried dumplings
Later, the third generation of Laobian Dumplings gave up the unique trick of sautéing stuffing, and Laobian Dumpling Restaurant also began its new glory. Although there are many old side dumpling restaurants in Shenyang, it is still the most authentic old side dumpling restaurant located in the middle street of the bustling area of the city center. It is made of fine powder as the skin, wrapped in filling, steamed, boiled, fried, roasted, there are dozens of varieties. The skin is thin and filling, the flavor is delicious, and the oil is not greasy. Because of its unique flavor, it quickly gained fame. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, under the care of the party's history and the government, through the continuous innovation of future generations, its quality has been greatly improved, and it has become a well-known traditional flavor snack in Shenyang.
Lao Bian traditional sautéed stuffed dumplings
First sauté the meat filling, and then simmer it slowly with chicken broth or bone broth, so that the soup is immersed in the filling, so that it expands, scatters, waters, and increases the umami taste. At the same time, according to the seasonal changes and people's taste preferences, it is accompanied by vegetable fillings made of seasonal vegetables. The production of the skin is also unique. Mix with fine powder and boil an appropriate amount of cooked lard in boiling water. This makes the skin soft, ribbed and transparent. In addition to steaming, laobian dumplings can also be baked and fried.
Old side dumplings
To eat the old side dumplings, you must eat them while they are hot and energetic, accompanied by aged vinegar, garlic sauce, and chili peppers to enhance their taste, you need to eat 5 white mouths first, eat 5 more dipped in garlic paste, add 5 chen vinegar again, and finally add chili oil and eat the last 5. The best friends go with several people, less diligent, small dishes or no auxiliary, but in the end must order a bowl of vegetarian soup, so that the dumplings and soup are fully combined, which reaches the final taste peak.
Vegetarian stewed soup
Welcome friends from all over the country to Shenyang to taste the classic dish of Laobian dumplings.