"The king is people-oriented, and the people take food as the sky. "For this breakfast, the family may even be asleep, and it is undoubtedly difficult to wake them up. In ancient times, there was no control of the city management, and many people made a living by setting up stalls.
So, what are the delicacies at the breakfast stalls in the Forbidden City? Amazingly, many of them can still be tasted in Beijing today.
Don't underestimate roadside stalls, they may be hiding hidden secrets. In the Forbidden City, behind those small roadside stalls, the identity of the boss is not ordinary. There was once a common man who picked up someone else's waist card and came to the Forbidden City to sell steamed buns.
Although the business was booming, it was eventually discovered. At that time, it was a great sin, and it was to lose one's head. Running an early business in the Forbidden City is not something that ordinary people can easily do.
Compared with now, the officers and soldiers at that time were much stricter than the current chengguan.
The common delicacies at breakfast stalls are fried dough sticks, soy milk and tofu brain. Ministers compete at court, but at the breakfast table they put aside their prejudices and share the food, which is also a good opportunity to exchange emotions.
The fritters that have just come out of the pot are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and they are full of flavor when you bite into them. Those with a sweet tooth can pair fried dough sticks with soy milk and add white sugar to feel the crispy and sweet interweaving.
After the fritters are cool, they are dipped in soy milk and eaten, which is a new taste experience. For those who like salty food, the rich marinated tofu brain is a new experience, giving the tofu brain a new taste.
A bite of tofu brain, a bite of fried dough sticks, feel the perfect combination of crispy and soft.
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This steaming bowl of Su Zao pork can not only dispel the chill of getting up early, but also stimulate the appetite of the ministers of the DPRK and China. While tasting the susan meat, they used to serve it with some garlic to neutralize the off-flavors that may be present in the meat.
For these ministers, Su Zao Meat is not only a delicacy in the morning, but also the moment they look forward to the most. The delicacy of pig water has long been known to the male group.
But in daily family life, it is often difficult for them to taste this delicacy at home for the sake of face. However, in the early morning before dawn, eating a bowl of Suzao meat in a hurry will not only not feel embarrassed, but can establish a tacit understanding with colleagues around you that does not need to be expressed.
Most of the vendors selling Su-made meat have some connection with the butcher shops on the street. After the butcher kills the pig, the vendor buys the water at a low price and simmers it in a cauldron for several hours after several washes and carefully prepared spices.
When it's time to eat, take a large piece of water directly from the pot, cut it small with a quick knife, and serve it with a staple food such as cakes, it is a perfect breakfast. This bowl of Suzao meat is not only a delicious breakfast, but also a cultural symbol, reflecting the male group's love for pigs in the water and the tenacious spirit of getting up early to go to court.
In Beijing, there is a special breakfast, which may be difficult for outsiders to accept, but for Beijingers, it is a sweet enjoyment. That's bean juice and small pickles.
This breakfast is usually cooked in two pots, one pan fried coke rings to ensure a crispy texture; Another pot of hot bean juice makes it irresistible in the steaming heat. Coupled with a large pot of pickles, a mouthful of bean juice, and a mouthful of pickles, the satisfaction is beyond words.
The main ingredient of soybean juice is mung beans, which are made by fermenting the residue left over after making vermicelli and cold powder, so it is also called "residue". However, for Beijingers, bean sauce and pickles are an indispensable part of their daily lives, and this traditional delicacy has become a part of Beijing's urban culture.
Although the swill-like smell of bean juice will make you hesitate at first, if you have the courage to taste it, you will be amazed by its mellow and sweet taste.
Fermented soybean juice is rich in probiotics that help regulate gut health. Therefore, soy juice is especially popular with the elderly, who tend to taste it frequently because they like it.
Coke rings are a kind of fried food that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, but compared to them, the crispy texture of coke rings is superior. While coke rings may feel greasy on their own, paired with a sour bean juice, the two strike a delicate balance.
Drinking bean juice with coke rings, of course, is indispensable for the company of pickles. This pickle is usually provided free of charge and is made with great care. Mustard gnocchi is washed, salted, and until soft, then soaked in a carefully prepared sauce.
By the time it is served, the pickle has turned a deep reddish-brown color. Since this pickle is very salty, three or five sticks are enough for one meal.
For the important ministers of the imperial court, there is no other reason why they prefer small pickles with bean juice and burnt rings, but because of its cheap and high-quality products. It only takes a few pennies to eat your fill, which is really irresistible.
The taste of bean juice can make people feel good, wake up from sleepiness, and perform well in the court. A small amount of bean juice adds a sense of ritual to the work. For many ministers, an early roadside stall is a daily necessity and the key to starting their day.
But for those high-level ** who have a lot of responsibilities, going to a roadside stall to eat seems to be detrimental to their identity. So they would rather enjoy some pastries and a cup of hot tea indoors than go outside to join in the fun.
From this point of view, the life of these high-class ** does not seem to be so free. Above the court, those ministers who are serious on the surface, will they be thinking about what breakfast to eat tomorrow?
The answer to this question is probably known only to them.