Among the many delicacies, pork ribs and lotus root soup are unique and have become a representative delicacy in Wuhan. Especially at the annual Chinese New Year's Eve dinner table, pork ribs and lotus root soup is an indispensable dish, which carries the yearning and expectation of Wuhan people for a better life. The pork ribs and lotus root soup is not only delicious, but also contains rich cultural connotations, representing the taste of home, the taste of the year and the unique flavor of Wuhan.
Speaking of pork ribs and lotus root soup, every Wuhan person can think of the warmth and beauty of home. Ms. Chen, a post-80s Wuhan citizen, told reporters that when she was a child, the taste she missed the most was the pork ribs and lotus root soup made by her grandmother. At that time, the neighbors would simmer soup together in the winter, and the aroma filled the entire alley.
Every winter, Ms. Chen's grandmother would take out the choshi and start slowly simmering the pork ribs and lotus root soup. Choshi is a traditional pottery that is simmered for a long time to make the soup richer. Grandma always puts a variety of ingredients in Choshi, including pork ribs and lotus root, and each one is carefully selected.
The most memorable thing for Ms. Chen is that every evening, the whole alley will be filled with the aroma of soup. The scent is magical, dissipating the chill and making you feel warm. "My friends and I often get together to discuss which soup is the best and which recipe is the most unique. Nowadays, although my grandmother is no longer there, every time I drink pork ribs and lotus root soup, I will remember that good memory. The taste of that time, the aroma of that time, are deeply imprinted in my heart. ”
When tasting pork ribs and lotus root soup, Wuhan people also have unique customs. On the evening of Chinese New Year's Eve, the whole family sits around and enjoys this dish together. During the tasting, families wish each other well and express their hopes for the new year. And this delicacy has also become a beautiful scenery on the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner table of Wuhan people because of its rich nutritional value and profound cultural connotation.
Hu Bo, director of Yanyangtian Kitchen, an intangible cultural heritage Chu cuisine inheritance unit, believes that although modern cooking tools and seasonings are more diverse, the taste of traditional pork ribs and lotus root soup has not changed. The rich bone aroma, the sweetness of the lotus root and the mellow soup still make people have an endless aftertaste. At the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner of every family, pork ribs and lotus root soup is one of the must-have dishes. It is not just a dish, but also a traditional cultural heritage and a family bond.
The reason why pork ribs and lotus root soup is loved by Wuhan people is not only because of its deliciousness, but also because it reflects the unique flavor and cultural connotation of the city. Through this dish, we can learn about the love of life and the pursuit of food in Wuhan, as well as the city's long history and cultural heritage. Although times have changed, the taste of pork ribs and lotus root soup and its place in people's hearts have never changed.
Editor: Zhang Yu Proofreader: Li Hongmeng.