Time is like flowing water, 311 is the day when the second dragon raises its head in the first month of the second month. The dragon raises its head is a very important festival in our traditional cultureThe dragon raises its head, also known as the "Spring Ploughing Festival".On this day, the sun is born, the rain increases, and everything is full of life in the rain and warm climate.
The dragon's head is also derived from the worship of natural celestial phenomena, which is a manifestation of people's understanding of the operation of the stars and agricultural culture in ancient times. In ancient times,It is believed that on the second day of February, the dragon will wake up from hibernation, become active and dominate the rains to give our crops a good harvest. We also celebrate with a variety of events on this dayPray for a good new year, abundant harvests, and a happy life.
On the day when the dragon raises its head, there are many customs and cultures, and we will go for a haircut, which means starting from the beginning. He is also very particular about his dietThe dragon raised his head to eat "dragon head vegetables" and made a fortune for more than a year. And what are the "leading dishes"? Let's take a look.
Pig scalp - dragon head
The whole body of a pig is a treasure, and the pig's head is no exception. Pig scalp has a relatively chewy taste, and the gum inside is very rich, eating some pig scalp properly can supplement the collagen in our bodyMaintain the resilience of **. Eating pig scalp when the dragon raises its head symbolizes good luck and fortune in the new year.
And when the pig is cooking the pig scalp, we can add some star anise, bay leaves, cinnamon, put an appropriate amount of salt, soy sauce, rock sugar, beer, chili, and then cover it and let it simmer for an hour. Once they are cooked, they can be eaten straight or served cold with them, which is very good.
Rice – Ryuko
Rice is indispensable for our three meals a day, and the carbohydrates and nutrients in rice are very high, which can bring us satiety and nutritional needs. And rice, which is the symbol of the dragon, also means inIn the new year, the family continues, the children and grandchildren prosper, and the life is happy and happy.
Wonton - longan
A variety of ingredients will be added to the wontons, usually meat, and some vegetables will be added, and the nutrition is very complete. It is also very good to have wontons for breakfast. Wonton its shape is roundedIt symbolizes the dragon's eye, but also means wisdom and brightness, and hopes that we will have a bright future in the new year and a smooth career and life.
Dumplings - dragon ears
Dumplings are indispensable in our daily life, and the presence of dumplings is indispensable in some important festivals. Because dumplings are very inclusive, we can usually cook more and put them in the refrigerator, and take them out if we want to eat them.
The shape of the dumpling is like an ingot, praying for good fortune in the new year. And it is also very similar to the ears of a dragon, which means to listen to the sound of heaven and earth and conform to the way of nature.
Noodles – dragon whiskers
Noodles are mainly made from flour and are easy for us to digest and absorb. Its method is also very simple, usually if you don't have time to cook rice, cook a bowl of noodles, not only simple but also warm the stomach and heart.
Noodles are not only nutritious and delicious, but they also have a very good meaning. The long noodles symbolize the dragon's whiskers, which means that the person can live a long and healthy life in the new year.
The above are the dragon dishes that we share today on the day when the second dragon raises its head in early February, and the family gathers around to share the food, talk and laugh. It is not only the enjoyment of food, but also the inheritance and respect of culture, and also carries people's yearning and pursuit of a better life.