When was Longxu Cake invented?
Abstract: Longxu Cake has a long history and is a rare delicacy. There is a lot of controversy on the historical origin. Many people want to know where Longxu Cake is a specialty and what its origin is. When was it invented? First of all, authentic Longxu Cake is a specialty of Anqing City, Anhui Province. Secondly, Longxu Cake was invented during the Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago. The imperial chefs would use their exquisite craftsmanship to perform the entire production process in the imperial garden and provide it to the royal family and nobles for impromptu enjoyment. For specific knowledge about Longxu Cake, let’s take a closer look in the article! 1. Where is the specialty of Longxu Cake
The authentic Longxu Cake is a specialty of Anqing City, Anhui Province.
Longxuxu Crisp is milky white in color, densely packed with filaments, and has clear layers. It tastes crispy, sweet, crispy and delicious and melts in your mouth. It is a very unique snack with tea. Longxu Cake has won the hearts and taste buds of many people with its appearance as white as snow and as delicate as silk. Even if you don’t eat it when you buy it home, it is still a feast for the eyes when placed on the table.
2. When was Longxu Cake invented?
Longxuxu Cake was invented during the Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago.
According to legend, people in ancient China more than 2,000 years ago discovered a delicacy made from thousands of tiny sugar strands extracted from maltose. The Royal Chef will use their exquisite craftsmanship to perform the entire production process in the Royal Garden, and the royal family will enjoy it impromptu. This kind of delicacy made from natural maltose has always been "made fresh and eaten fresh" without preservation.
Nowadays, this Longxu Cake has become a snack in Anqing, Anhui Province. In addition to its unique taste, its production process is also as smooth as clouds and water. First, put the maltose into a small basin and heat it over water to melt. Then take out the soft maltose and put it on the chopping board and knead it repeatedly to keep it in a tough state. During this process, keep adding glutinous rice flour and stir continuously. into a figure eight shape.
Continuously repeat the above steps until the maltose appears in filaments, then mix the peanuts, nuts and sesame seeds and wrap them into the freshly drawn sugar filaments. The dragon's whiskers produced are crispy, white and plump.
The freshly made Longxu Cake tastes extremely delicious. The aroma of maltose is mixed with various nuts and dried fruits. After one bite, you can feel the glutinous rice flour spread on top instantly covering the entire mouth, every trace of it. After entering the mouth and mixing with saliva, it can reach the point where it melts in your mouth. You don't need to chew or exert too much force. You only need to close your upper and lower lips, and the taste of Longxu Crisp will be integrated into every cell of your body in an instant. , this feeling is incredible.
If you travel to Anhui, you must not miss this Longxu Cake.