Speaking of the Shangdang, compatriots throughout the country may know that it is now Changzhi City in Shanxi Province. It is one of the sub-central cities in Shanxi Province. Long history! It was named after the eighth year of Ming Jiajing (1529 AD), which means "long rule and long peace"! In 348 BC, the twenty-first year of King Zhou Xian's reign, Korea first established Shangdang County here, and in the twenty-sixth year of the Reign of the King of Qin (221 BC), qin unified the six kingdoms into thirty-six counties, and Shangdang County was one.
Historical source: Changzhi as the most suitable for living in the southeast of Jin, the national garden city, forest city, local characteristic snacks is more civilized Shanxi, today to tell you about the most famous local cuisine: "Changzhi donkey meat flinging cake" Because it originated from Changzhi Lucheng, it is also known locally as "Lucheng Throwing Cake". According to legend, Lucheng throwing cake was made by Master Hu Guozhu of Nanliu Village in Lucheng in the late Qing Dynasty and early Minchu. Because of its delicious flavor, it gradually spreads. Folk legend goes: "If you want to really relieve your hunger, let's go to the cake stall and eat a full meal, just like the Small New Year." ”
Throw the cake with shredded shallots, donkey meat, and old vinegar
The Qing "Lu'an Fu Zhi" has a record of "Li Chun, Ying Chun, Whip Spring and Spring Plate, Spring Cake". The flinging cake is paired with donkey meat, which is a great partner. In meat, donkey meat is not very developed because the intermuscular connective tissue is not very developed, thin and not woody, so it enjoys the reputation of "heavenly dragon meat, underground donkey meat". If you want to eat supplements, there is no harm in eating more donkey meat.
Preparation method: And when throwing cake noodles, there is a trick, use cold water on hot days, and warm water on cold days. Dip in water to tie the noodles evenly, cover the cage cloth and wake up slightly. Roll out the waking dough, plate it in a circle, place it on a round stove brushed with oil, and roll it out to form a round pancake. When branding, it is advisable to use medium heat. Once the cake is cooked, add the chopped shallots, cook the donkey meat, roll it up and serve. Serve with garlic vinegar or chilli water.
Honors: In 2001, Wang Jianguo's cake throwing cake won the title of "Shanxi Famous Food", and in 2003, he won the "Gold Award" of China Taiyuan International Noodle Festival. In 2014, Lucheng Cake was listed as the third batch of municipal intangible cultural heritage protection list in Changzhi City