In the cold winter season, nothing can warm and satisfying people like a bowl of nourishing ejiao cake or sweet black sesame balls. Today, let's step into the kitchen and experience the cooking process of these two traditional dishes, and feel their subtle deliciousness and warmth.
First of all, the preparation work required for the preparation of Ejiao cake is carried out. After selecting high-quality ejiao blocks, pour in an appropriate amount of rice wine to ensure that the ejiao is completely soaked in it. The crucial step is to allow the ejiao to be gradually softened by the rice wine during this process, laying the foundation for subsequent boiling. Imagine that time flies, ejiao and rice wine blend, showing the unique charm of dancing; Just like the embrace of a warm family in winter, it is full of infinite warmth.
Next, prepare the walnuts you need. Divide it into suitably sized pieces and bake in a preheated oven at 150 degrees for about 10 to 15 minutes, until the surface is golden brown and crispy. The walnut in the oven behaves like the warm sun in winter, giving people a warm and sunny feeling. The aroma gradually spreads during the baking process, and you can't help but salivate it, and you can't help but taste it immediately.
After all the preparatory steps, we can start to make the ejiao cake. First of all, the soaked ejiao is mixed with rice wine, and then placed in a pot and stewed in hot water, using a weak heat, and gradually boiling. This process requires a great deal of patience and careful attention to ensure that the ejiao is fully melted. In each stirring process, it is like adding a little affection to the ejiao cake, making it more viscous and the taste more luscious.
As the boiling process progresses, the ejiao will gradually become thicker, so we must be careful to avoid sticking to the bottom. Every time you stir it moderately, you will respect and look forward to this delicacy. Eventually, when the cake is boiled into shape, the rich liquid dances lightly in the pot, as if telling its story, and people are eager to taste its deliciousness in an instant.
Freshly boiled Ejiao cake can be wrapped in glutinous rice paper and sealed in an airtight container for storage. Consume 1 to 2 tablets daily for both nourishing and spiritual well-being. Imagine the cold winter, taste the warmth and sweetness brought by homemade Ejiao cake, how happy and satisfying!
Next, we move on to another delicacy – the steps of making black sesame balls. First, place the cleaned black beans in a large bowl with a wide mouth and pour an appropriate amount of water into them to submerge all the black beans. After 4 to 6 hours of soaking, the black beans are fully soaked up and gradually relaxed. This process is like a winter dream, quietly waiting for the day when the spring flowers will come.
First, put the black sesame seeds and peanuts in a pot with little oil and stir carefully over a slight heat. This step requires constant patience and keen insight to prevent the ingredients from being overcooked or undercooked, and the small beats of black sesame seeds and peanuts in the pot through continuous flipping are a sign that the flavor is about to rise.
The fried black sesame seeds and peanuts are mixed with other ingredients, then mixed with honey and kneaded by hand to form round balls. This process is like the glimmer of the warm winter sun, and each ball contains sincere concern and enthusiasm.
Eventually, after processing the black sesame balls, they should be stored in an airtight container and placed in a cool, dry place. When you take it, take it in moderation, and your mouth will be filled with sweet taste, as if you are surrounded by this warmth in winter.
In winter, you can experience the warmth and sweetness of your heart when you cook delicious dishes with your heart. Whether it is Ejiao cake or black sesame balls, they are all heart-warming products in winter, giving endless happiness and satisfaction.