Dongtai Delicacies: Chrysanthemum Cake
Dongtai People's Memories
Chrysanthemum Cake is a Lingering Taste on the Tip of the Tongue from Childhood
I Remember Buying It at Small Stalls at the Ends of the Alleys
The Old Grandma's Chrysanthemum Cake Was Both Fresh and Crispy
The Fragrance Spread Throughout the Entire Lane
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Let’s Go Find the Flavors of Your Childhood
Raw Materials
Radishes, Carrots, Shrimp Roe, Wood Ear Mushrooms, Flour
Production Steps
Wash and Julienne the Radishes and Carrots
Add a Little Salt and Marinate for 10 Minutes, Then Squeeze Out the Moisture
Mix the Wood Ear Mushrooms, Shrimp Roe, and a Little Pork Fat
Mix Flour, Water, and a Pinch of Salt into a Dough
This Is the Chrysanthemum Cake Shell
Heat the Chrysanthemum Cake Mold in a Hot Oil Pot
Pour in One-Third of the Dough into the Mold
Spread the Radish Filling in the Center
Cover the Mold with Dough
Dip the Mold into the Hot Oil
When the Surface Forms a Crust, You Can Demold It
Fry Until Golden Brown on Top and Bottom
Crispy and Tender Chrysanthemum Cake is Ready
Fried Chrysanthemum Cake
Crispy on the Outside, Tender Inside
The Boiling Isn’t Just About Taste
It’s Also About the Rustic Taste of Dongtai Memories
Edited by: Shen Chen Editor: Zhou Hao Text: Dai Yu Meng Production: Yang Jinmei
Photography: Zhou Hao Chen Jian This Issue’s Culinary Consultant: Wang Songtao Pan Zhu Yun Lin Xiao Yan
◆Source: Dongtai West Xixi Tourism Culture Scenic Area
