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Pancakes and fruits for dog breakfast, rich in ingredients, nutritious and satisfying, simple and affordable for family love
Pancake fruit, a traditional snack originating from northern China, has long transcended geographical boundaries and become a common memory of Chinese communities across the country and around the world with its unique flavor and convenience. Its origins can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty, when a chef named Li Siguang is said to have combined pancakes with fried dough sticks by chance to create this simple but delicious snack. Over time, pancake fruit gradually developed into a street snack and became people's first choice for breakfast.
The history of pancake fruit is rich and colorful, and there are some interesting anecdotes. For example, it is said that during the Republican period, pancakes and fruits were a favorite of literati and scholars, who would improvise a poem to express their love for this delicacy. In modern times, pancake fruit is admired by many gourmets and celebrities, its flavor characteristics lie in the crispiness of the skin and the richness of the filling, both the mellow pasta and the crispiness of the fritters, plus the embellishment of various spices, so that every bite is full of layers and changes.
One of the main ingredients of pancake fruit is flour, which is recorded in the ancient book "Compendium of Materia Medica" and has the effect of nourishing the body and invigorating the spleen and stomach. As a staple food, flour not only provides the energy needed by the body, but also contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, making it an indispensable part of a nutritionally balanced diet.
Cooking preparation
- Main ingredient: 200 grams of flour
- Excipients: 2 fritters, 2 eggs, appropriate amount of lettuce
- Seasoning: Sweet noodle sauce to taste, chili sauce to taste, chopped green onion to taste, coriander to taste
- Nutritional information: Flour is rich in carbohydrates and is the main source of energy; Eggs provide high-quality protein and a variety of vitamins.
Purchase tips: choose high-gluten flour to ensure the toughness and texture of the pancakes; The fritters should be freshly fried to guarantee their crispiness.
Cooking in detail
- To prepare the batter: add 200 grams of flour to 300 ml of water and stir well until there are no particles.
- Hot pan: Preheat the pan to medium heat to ensure that the pan surface is evenly heated.
- Spread the pancakes: Scoop a spoonful of batter into the pan and quickly rotate the pan so that the batter spreads evenly into a circle.
- Beating: Crack an egg on the surface of the pancake and gently beat it with a spatula to spread evenly over the pancake.
- Flip: Once the eggs have set, carefully turn them with a spatula so that both sides of the pancake are evenly heated.
- Spread the dressing: Spread the appropriate amount of sweet noodle sauce and chili sauce on the pancakes.
- Add trimmings: top the fritters, lettuce, chopped green onion and coriander.
- Roll up the pancakes: Roll the pancakes from one side, making sure all the ingredients are wrapped.
Cooking tips
- Consistency of batter: The batter should not be too thick or too thin, so that it can be spread evenly.
- Heat control: The heat should not be too large when pancakes, so as not to make the pancakes paste.
- Turning When: Flip when the eggs are set and the edges of the pancake are slightly warped.
- Seasoning ratio: Adjust the ratio of sweet noodle sauce and chili sauce according to personal taste.
- Burrito tip: When wrapping, make sure that the filling is evenly distributed and rolled tightly to prevent it from falling apart.
Cooking principle
The cooking principle of pancake fruit is to heat it quickly at high temperatures, so that the batter quickly solidifies to form the outer crust, while keeping the inside soft. The addition of eggs adds nutrition and texture to the pancakes, while the addition of fritters gives the pancakes a crispy layer.
Cooking quiz
- Question: What should I do if the pancakes can't be opened? Answer: Increase the amount of batter or adjust the heat to ensure that the pan surface is evenly heated.
- Question: What should I do if the pancakes are mushy? Answer: Reduce the heat or apply a thin layer of oil to the pan before pancakes.
- Question: What to do if the eggs are uneven? Answer: Beat the eggs gently with a spatula immediately after beating them in, making sure that the egg mixture is evenly distributed on the pancakes.
- Question: What should I do if the pancakes don't roll? Answer: Make sure all ingredients are neatly placed before rolling pancakes, and use even force when rolling to avoid scattering the filling.
Related dishes to share
- Dry pot cauliflower:
Flavor profile: Dry pot cauliflower is spicy and delicious, and it is a home-cooked dish with good color and flavor.
Historical background: Dry pot originated in Sichuan and is a cooking technique in Sichuan cuisine.
Ingredients: 500 grams of cauliflower, 100 grams of pork belly, appropriate amount of dried chili.
Cooking Steps:
- Wash the cauliflower and cut into cubes, and slice the pork belly.
- Heat the pan with cold oil and fry the pork belly until lightly browned.
- Add the cauliflower and dried chili peppers and stir-fry well.
- Add an appropriate amount of seasoning and continue to fry until the cauliflower is cooked through.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onion before cooking.
- Sautéed shredded potatoes:
Flavor Profile: Stir-fried shredded potatoes are a simple and quick home-cooked dish with a crispy texture.
History: Shredded potatoes have different recipes and flavors throughout China.
Ingredients: 2 potatoes, 1 red pepper, appropriate amount of green onions.
Cooking Steps:
- Shred the potatoes, shred the red peppers, and cut the green onions.
- Shredded potatoes rinse with water to remove starch.
- Heat the pan with cold oil and stir-fry the green onions until fragrant.
- Add the shredded potatoes and red pepper and stir-fry quickly.
- Add salt and chicken essence to taste, and stir-fry until the shredded potatoes are broken.
- Braised beef:
Flavor profile: Braised beef is tender and rich, making it a delicious dish to warm the stomach in winter.
History: Braising is an ancient cooking method that locks in the original flavor of the ingredients.
Ingredients: 500 grams of beef, 2 potatoes, 1 carrot.
Cooking Steps:
- Cut the beef into cubes, potatoes and carrots into cubes.
- Blanch the beef to remove the blood foam.
- Heat the pan with cold oil and stir-fry the beef until the surface is slightly browned.
- Add the potatoes and carrots and stir-fry well.
- Add enough water and simmer until the beef is cooked through.
- Stewed pork ribs:
Flavor profile: The stewed pork ribs are crispy and rotten, the soup is delicious and nutritious.
History: Stew is a traditional way of cooking that is suitable for nourishing the body.
Ingredients: 500 grams of pork ribs, 1 corn and 1 carrot.
Cooking Steps:
- Cut the ribs into cubes, corn and carrots.
- Blanch the ribs to remove the blood foam.
- Place the ribs, corn, and carrots in the pan.
- Add an appropriate amount of water and seasonings, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer.
- Simmer until the ribs are crispy and the soup is rich.
As a street food, pancake fruit is delicious, but it is also important to pay attention to nutritional balance. Consider reducing the use of fried foods and increasing the proportion of vegetables to provide more fiber and vitamins. At the same time, eat in moderation and avoid excessive intake of fats and calories.
I prefer to use homemade sweet pasta sauce and chili sauce to control the flavor of the pancakes and keep the ingredients fresh and healthy. When cooking, I recommend using a non-stick pan, which reduces the use of grease and is also easier to handle. Finally, the key to pancake fruit is the control of the heat and the freshness of the ingredients, which can only be mastered to make delicious pancake fruit.
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