Teach You a Versatile Side Dish! Perfect for Eating with Porridge
It goes without saying that'pairing'is a matter of art, existing in all aspects of life. Like what we wear daily, or the makeup we apply, it falls under its purview.
In the culinary world, the pairing of ingredients and dishes is more common and also more demanding. Whether the right selection can be made, and then cleverly paired, is a crucial test of ability for chefs.
However, over the past thousand years, the 'way of food' has explored certain relatively fixed patterns, which has allowed most people to cook with a certain degree of guidance,
For example,a bowl of plain porridge, complemented by a small side dish, is just perfect.The lightness of the porridge, paired with the savory taste of the side dish, are in perfect harmony, like a perfect match. If, at this moment, the side dish is replaced with a large fish and large meat, it would seem quite discordant.
Well, since we've gotten this far, the host must certainly present the main character. Because today's protagonist is a delicious small side dish!
Thisfragrant yellow beanis the host's number one favorite side dish! It's a must-have with porridge for breakfast at home.
Unlike traditional yellow bean sauce, the 'fragrant yellow bean'is not viscousand the beans are not over-mashed during cooking.
Instead,the beans remain whole and plumpabsorbing the rich broth, giving them a particularly strong aroma when eaten.
The production of fragrant yellow bean isn't complicated,soaking the beans, fragrant spices, and simmeringcan be done in 3 steps.
It's believed that even kitchen novices can handle it with ease.Although simple, it's important to soak the yellow beans for a sufficient timeThe beans need to be soaked before they can easily absorb the juice and flavor.
The host's yellow beans are soaked overnight
so that the next day the beans can be taken out immediately, without taking up any extra time~
1 small spoon = 5ml, 1 large spoon = 15ml
Let's take a look at the detailed steps now 1. Wash the yellow beans and soak them in water for more than 12 hours
*Can be soaked overnight.*
2. Peel and chop the carrots; slice the ginger; cut dried chili peppers into segments, prepare them 3. Heat the pot, add oil, add eight-flavor spice, star anise, cinnamon, dried chili peppers, black peppercorns and ginger, sauté until fragrant, then pour in the drained yellow beans and stir-fry evenly
3. 5. Add the chopped carrots and continue to simmer for 20 minutes until the broth is almost dry
6. Finally, add small fennel, cumin powder, and stir-fry to season, then add a large fire to reduce the broth and serve Ding ding ding! Fragrant yellow bean is ready!
Look at these beans, plump and shiny yellow, shimmering under the light, is particularly tempting. Pick up a bean, eight-flavor spice fragrance will take the lead, that taste is rich and lingering. When you bite into it,
the yellow bean is savory, soft and creamy, with a hint of meaty flavor, blooms slightly in the mouth. Scoop some up to drink with porridge, gurgling three or two mouthfuls, and immediately finish it.
Side dishes are 'small' because in the face of large fish and large meat, they seem inconspicuous.
However, when they are paired well, they can also be dazzling and outstanding.With an appeal that surpasses even large fish and large meat, it has dazzled countless food lovers,Just like this fragrant yellow bean, without a fancy appearance with main dishes, it still holds its own in the culinary world.
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