Title: Lion's head, meat lump #Douyin Mid-Autumn Festival gift season
1. Introduction: The magic of food
The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the traditional Chinese festivals, and the full moon is an indispensable part of the reunion, and the tasting of food is an indispensable part of it. And in this Douyin Mid-Autumn Festival gift season, the classic Chinese dish of lion's head has become the object of many people's pursuit. However, in my opinion, this is not just a simple dish, but a story full of legend and magic.
2. The legendary story of the lion's head
- Origin legend: It is said that the origin of the lion's head can be traced back to the Southern Song Dynasty, when there was an artist named Zhang Daqian, who was good at carving lions, and his wife who was good at cooking. One day, the two of them collaborated to make meat lumps with meat and various spices, which resembled lion's heads, and thus this delicious lion's head dish was born.
- Culinary heritage: In my hometown, I had the opportunity to learn a lot about making lion's heads. From material selection, mixing to molding, each step has strict requirements. For example, choose high-quality pork, shred it and beat it with the back of a knife until it is tendoned, and then add an appropriate amount of seasonings, such as salt, green onion and ginger water, cooking wine, etc., and stir well to ensure the fresh and tender taste of the lion's head.
- Cooking skills: In the cooking process, mastery of the heat is crucial. I have witnessed the magic of the masters when frying the lion's head, and the heat is just right to make the lion's head crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and golden in color. Then, with the sauce, the aroma is overflowing, and the aftertaste is endless.
3. The cultural connotation of the lion's head
- Symbolism: The lion's head has a profound symbolic meaning in Chinese culture, the lion is seen as a symbol of good luck, and the "lion's head" symbolizes strength and courage. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, tasting the lion's head also symbolizes the hope that families will be reunited, united and have a good time together.
- Folk traditions: For the past few hundred years, the lion's head has been an important dish at folk banquets, not only delicious, but also carries thoughts and blessings for the family. Whether it's a family dinner or a festival sacrifice, the lion's head is one of the must-haves.
Fourth, the chef's experience of the lion's head
- Innovation: Although the traditional lion's head taste is classic, I often try new ideas, such as adding chopped shiitake mushrooms and crystal powder, to make the taste richer and more varied. At the same time, using different cooking methods, such as steaming, boiling, frying, etc., can also make the lion's head show different flavors.
- Dish pairing: In my opinion, lion's head is not just a dish on its own, it can also be combined with other ingredients, such as cabbage, radish, etc., to make a lion's head pot or lion's head hot pot, which not only enriches the taste, but also increases the nutritional value.
- Service philosophy: As a chef, I am well aware of the concept of service first. When making the lion's head, I try to be as good as possible to ensure that my customers get the most delicious food. At the same time, I am also good at listening to customers' opinions and suggestions, and constantly improve the dishes and service quality.
5. Conclusion: Lion's head, the perfect combination of inheritance and innovation
In this Douyin Mid-Autumn Festival gift season, the lion's head attracts more and more people with its legendary story, rich cultural connotation and delicious taste. As a chef, I am deeply honored to be involved in the creation of the lion's head, combining tradition and innovation to bring delicious and surprising to customers. I hope that everyone can taste the delicious lion's head during the Mid-Autumn Festival, spend time with their families, and feel the magic of food and the warmth of emotions.