With the arrival of the Spring Festival, traditional New Year's delicacies from all over the world have appeared. Chef Xiao in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, is making sweet and delicious rice cakes, residents in Tongcheng, Anhui Province, are frying fish balls to symbolize reunion, and Benzhuang Town, Shiqian County, Tongren, Guizhou Province, is making festive rice flowers all over the street. These delicacies are not only delicacies, but also carry a strong cultural heritage and profound folk feelings.
Let's take a look at the rice cakes in Zhongshan, Guangdong. Zhongshan rice cakes are famous for their delicate taste, soft and glutinous taste. The production of Zhongshan rice cake requires the selection of high-quality glutinous rice, which is made by steaming, kneading, cutting and other processes. Zhongshan people believe that rice cakes symbolize "rising every year", so during the Spring Festival, every household will make rice cakes to celebrate the arrival of the new year. In addition to being part of the Chinese New Year's Eve meal, Zhongshan rice cakes can also be eaten with various dishes, such as scrambled eggs and stir-fried vegetables, adding to the rich diversity of the Spring Festival table.
Next, let's talk about the fish balls in Tongcheng, Anhui Province. Tongcheng is located in the central part of Anhui Province, and the fish balls here are widely loved for their tenderness and deliciousness. The process of making the fish balls is relatively complicated, first you need to chop the meat, then add the right amount of starch, seasonings, etc. to stir, and finally fry it in oil until golden brown and crispy. Tongcheng people believe that fish balls symbolize reunion and good fortune, so during the Spring Festival, every household will prepare fish balls to entertain relatives and friends. In addition, Tongcheng also has a special custom of eating fish balls together as a family on Chinese New Year's Eve, symbolizing reunion and happiness.
Let's take a look at the rice flowers in Benzhuang Town, Shiqian County, Tongren, Guizhou. Rice flower is a traditional specialty snack in Guizhou Province, which is loved by people for its sweet and delicious taste. The process of making rice is relatively simple, you first need to soak the rice for a while, then dry it and put it in a pot to stir-fry. The rice flowers of Honjo Town are known for their golden color and fragrant aroma. During the Spring Festival, the residents of Honjo Town make rice flowers together and place them on the offering table at home as a sign of respect and blessings to their ancestors. Rice flower is not only a delicacy, but also a symbol of tradition, representing people's yearning and pursuit of a better life.
Behind these Spring Festival delicacies are rich in history, culture and folk customs. They are not only the inheritance and development of traditional culture by people everywhere, but also people's yearning and pursuit of a better life. However, with the development of modern society and the change of lifestyle, some traditional New Year's delicacies have gradually been forgotten or lost. Therefore, we should strengthen the protection and inheritance of these Spring Festival delicacies, and let more people know and love these delicacies by holding relevant cultural activities and compiling recipes. At the same time, we should also focus on innovation and development, combining tradition and modernity to make Spring Festival food more attractive and contemporary.