Hello, foodie friends! I'm here again, today we won't talk about big meals, let's not talk about five-star cuisine, let's talk about those simple but evocative snacks that accompany us to grow up. These snacks are not only a carnival of taste buds, but also a beautiful memory that we cannot forget in our hearts. Let's go back in time with me and reminisce about the sweet times of those years!
Maltose: sweet memories of childhood
I still remember when I was a child, whenever we heard the sound of "jingling" on the street, we knew that the old man who sold maltose was coming! At that time, the maltose was golden and translucent, sweet but not greasy, and when you took a bite, it seemed that the whole world became sweet.
The process of making maltose is actually quite interesting, you need to soak the wheat and let it sprout, then mash the malt and mix it with sticky rice to ferment it, and finally boil it into sugar. Every step contains the painstaking efforts and wisdom of the craftsmen.
Looking back on it now, the sweet taste still lingers on the tip of my tongue. It's a pity that it's hard to see old men selling maltose on the streets anymore. But don't worry, we can try our hand at making our own maltose at home and relive that sweet childhood memory.
Popcorn freshly made in the countryside: It is not only the rice that pops, but also the joy
There was a loud bang, followed by a tantalizing scent, and that's the charm of freshly made popcorn in the countryside. At that time, whenever this familiar ** sound sounded at the entrance of the village, the children would cheer and surround them, waiting for a pot of fresh popcorn to come out.
The process of making popcorn is simple, but it's a lot of fun. Simply put the corn kernels into a special popcorn machine, then heat them to a certain temperature, and with a loud "bang", the corn kernels instantly burst into fluffy rice flowers.
When eating popcorn, we always like to stuff it into our mouths one by one, enjoying the crispy texture and aroma of corn. Looking back now, that joyful scene seems to be vivid.
Burnt rice sticks: crunchy childhood memories
The name may be unfamiliar, but when we were young, it was a very popular snack. Burnt rice sticks are made from rice or corn that has been puffed at high temperatures, and the taste is crunchy and very enjoyable.
At that time, whenever there was a temple fair or market in the village, the stalls of the scorched rice sticks were always surrounded by water. The children were playing with long sticks in their hands, eating and playing, not to mention how joyful the scene was.
Although similar puffed foods can now be bought in supermarkets, the taste and memories of childhood are irreplaceable.
Stir-fried jelly: a delicious place to take on the night market
When it comes to night market snacks, how can you miss fried jelly? Stir-fried jelly is made of pea starch, the taste is smooth and refreshing, and it is stir-fried with chili, vinegar and other seasonings, and the taste is simply amazing!
Under the lights of the night market, the fried jelly stalls are always so tempting. Watching the master skillfully stir-fry the jelly, listening to the sound of "zilazila", and smelling the tangy fragrance, we can't wait to taste it.
As soon as you take a bite, the smooth jelly and the flavor of the seasoning are intertwined in your mouth, making people have an endless aftertaste. Looking back now, the hustle and bustle of the night market and the deliciousness of fried jelly are still vivid.
Sugar gourd: a sweet time skewered
The last snack to talk about is our favorite when we were children - sugar gourd! Sugar gourd is made by dipping fruits such as hawthorn, strawberries, and grapes in maltose syrup and stringing them on bamboo skewers. The crystal clear icing is wrapped in sweet and sour fruits, and you can't stop eating it.
At that time, the sugar gourd stalls were always so attractive. Watching the master skillfully string the fruit, dip it in the syrup, shake off the sugar wind, and then hand us strings of delicious sugar gourds, the feeling of happiness is simply indescribable.
Although you can now buy beautifully packaged sugar gourds in supermarkets, the taste and memories of childhood are irreplaceable. Whenever we recall that time, we always think of the strings of sweet sugar gourds and that beautiful childhood.
Time flies, time flies. In the blink of an eye, we have grown up**, but those snacks and those good times that accompanied us to grow up remain in our memories forever. Whenever we recall that time, we always think of those familiar flavors and that unforgettable memory. So, no matter where you are or what your age is, don't forget that love of food and a passion for life. Let's continue to follow the footsteps of food together!
Sweet tooth that's hard to resist