Laba is approaching, and a deep chill has gradually invaded every corner. On this special day, people always look forward to one of the most important festivals of the year.
Laba congee and laba garlic have long been traditional foods, but for those who taste fresh and different tastes, there are 6 unmissable delicacies that follow the traditional meaning.
Laba rice
Laba rice, also known as Babao rice, is a traditional Han name and a festival food custom of Laba Festival. It is widely popular throughout the country and is especially revered in the Gangnam region. Its glutinous rice grains are full, glutinous but not greasy. Although the recipe varies slightly from place to place, this traditional dish is made by steaming glutinous rice, adding oil, sugar, osmanthus and other seasonings, and then pouring it into a container filled with red dates, lotus seeds, barley, longan and other fruits. The sweet taste makes it a great choice for festive seasons and entertaining guests.
Laba noodles
Laba noodles, as a traditional food of Laba Festival, are widely popular in the Guanzhong area of Shaanxi. In these places, people usually drink bowls of hot laba noodles instead of porridge on the morning of the eighth day of the lunar month. On the morning before the sun rises, the whole family gathers to share the delicious taste of Laba noodles. This tradition will continue until the end of the ritual on the 23rd day of the lunar month. In addition, in Huayin, Huaxian and Tongguan counties in central and eastern Shaanxi, the Xi of eating Laba noodles is also very popular. Perhaps because of the homonym of "spicy" and "la", Laba noodles are also popular in these places.
Laba beans
As one of the local traditional snacks in Hunan Province, laba beans have been famous for their unique production technology and deliciousness for a long time. Usually eaten during Laba Festival and using traditional ingredients such as soybeans, Sichuan peppercorns and salt, this dish is not only appetizing but also has a centuries-old history. Folk Xi stipulates that the production of Laba beans begins at the beginning of winter every year and can only be tasted after the eighth day of the lunar month. It is precisely because of this craftsmanship and meticulous timing that the finished product of Laba Bean exudes a unique fragrance, which is both attractive and delicious, and is deeply loved by people.
However, the production of laba beans has always been made by families or small workshops, and due to seasonal restrictions, it is not possible to supply them to consumers in all seasons. In order to allow more people to taste this delicacy, the Hunan region has launched laba beans in glass bottles, which not only retains the traditional taste and taste, but also can be preserved for a long time. This innovative way makes Laba beans no longer bound by the seasons and becomes a delicacy that consumers can enjoy in all seasons. Whether it's the rainy season or the cold winter, people can now simply open the bottle cap and taste the fragrant laba beans.
Laba beans in glass bottles allow us to no longer be constrained by time, and no longer have to wait for the arrival of Laba Festival. Whether you enjoy it yourself or as a gift, you can enjoy this Hunan specialty food at any time. Once you open the cap, you will be enchanted by the mellow flavor and rich texture, as if you are in the middle of traditional Hunan cuisine. Just after Laba Festival, you can continue to taste the delicious taste of Laba beans and feel the perfect combination of tradition and modernity.
Laba vinegar
The Laba Festival, a traditional festival in northern China, has a unique Xi, that is, Laba vinegar. On this special day, people like to soak garlic in vinegar, forming what we know as "Laba vinegar". This vinegar needs to be soaked until the first day of the Lunar New Year to be eaten, and on the first day of the new year, we will taste vegetarian dumplings, as if it means that the beginning of the year will be pure and clean. Dip the dumplings in laba vinegar for a unique taste! This laba vinegar not only tastes pure, but also will not deteriorate after a long time. The sour taste of vinegar not only increases appetite, but also aids digestion, and also has the effect of sterilization and disinfection.
Laba tofu
Laba tofu is a folk specialty in Yi County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, and is also a traditional food custom during the Laba Festival. Around the Laba Festival, every family in Yixian County will make tofu, and over time, people will call this naturally dried tofu "Laba tofu". This dish not only has strong local characteristics, but also a kind of cherishing and continuation of people's traditional culture. Laba tofu has attracted the attention of many diners with its delicious taste and unique flavor, and has become one of the major food representatives of Yixian.
Laba cake
This is an indispensable traditional delicacy on the day of Laba Festival in the northern region. Similar to the texture of rice desserts, it contains delicious ingredients such as dates, sticky rice, red beans, and black beans. After taking a bite, the rice fragrance and jujube fragrance blend with each other, instantly bringing people a mellow and elegant taste, as if a refreshing warm current. Every year, during the Laba Festival, it is always the most popular delicacy on the table, attracting people to taste it. Laba cake is not only the enjoyment of taste buds, but also the inheritance and admiration of traditional culture.