Lantern Festival
ShanelZulauf
On the fifteenth day of the first month of previous years, we would make dumplings or buy some ready-made frozen dumplings. But I don't feel that it tastes as delicious as the thin-skinned and big fillings made by myself! <br />In fact, making yuanxiao is much easier than making glutinous rice balls. At least it doesn't have to be mixed, and the size is easy to control. When making, you only need to roll the stuffing in the Lantern Festival powder two or three times before you can cook it. Tangyuan needs to be packed one by one, and Yuanxiao can be shaken out a lot at one time. For example, if there are more people in the family, you can use a large basin to shake the Yuanxiao, and if there are fewer people, use a small basin. The Yuanxiao is made using coarse dry glutinous rice flour, so it is relatively resistant to storage. This thicker glutinous rice flour, also called "Yuanxiao Powder", is specially used to make Yuanxiao and is sold in grain stores in Beijing. After shaking the yuanxiao, for example, more glutinous rice flour precipitates in the water. It can be further precipitated and filtered and then used to make rice cakes. If it is too little, it will be unnecessary. <br />The Lantern Festival I made this time comes with two fillings, Wuren 'er and Hawthorn. The five-kernel stuffing is still the stuffing left over from making mooncakes on August 15 last year. It has been kept in the freezer until it is frozen. Since the stuffing is mainly made of white sugar, and then quick-frozen at minus 20 degrees Celsius, it will not easily deteriorate even if it is left for a year. The hawthorn filling used this time is also very convenient. The old Beijing golden cake is also called hawthorn cake. It is made by mashing it and adding some fried flour and osmanthus sauce. If you like it to be sweeter, you can add some white sugar. This Lantern Festival with Beijing characteristics is made as follows;
WilhelmThompson
I took advantage of the New Year to steal half a month's laziness. Thinking that we can't go on like this anymore, tomorrow is the Lantern Festival, so make our own glutinous rice balls! <br />This is the first time I have made dumplings myself. I used to buy ready-made dumplings outside to eat them. Today is different from the past. With the treasure, I want to cook everything I can do myself for her. On the one hand, it will be safer and you don't have to worry about what this additive will cause. On the other hand, I also want to convey my endless love for her to her through these small things! <br /><br />I think even if she is still very young now, as long as I express it, she will definitely be able to feel it! <br /><br />This glutinous rice balls taste very good when made! The outer skin is soft and waxy, and the aroma of sweet potatoes and chocolate sets off each other. Coupled with the aroma of dried fruits in the filling, the raisins are slightly sour and sweet, and the taste is rich and varied. <br /><br />After the Lantern Festival, the year will be over. It's time to invest in the struggle and taste of the new year. I hope this year will be round, beautiful and colorful!
JakaylaLabadie
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