fermented rice Recipe Ideas – Family Meals Made Simple
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Recipes with fermented rice
- Energy supplement: Fermented glutinous rice contains carbohydrates and can quickly provide energy to the body. - Promote digestion: Enzymes (such as amylase) produced during the fermentation process can help promote gastrointestinal digestion. - Nutritional supplement: Contains a small amount of protein, B vitamins and minerals (such as potassium and magnesium), which can be used as a nutritional supplement for daily diet.
Sichuan and Chongqing Paoba is a local specialty in the streets and alleys. When the steamer is opened, white steam wrapped in rice fragrance fills the whole street. It is soft when eaten hot, with fine pores like a sponge full of water. The rice fragrance is mixed with a slight sourness, and the aftertaste is sweet. After cooling thoroughly, it has a firm and chewy texture, the sourness is clearer, and the sweet aftertaste is also prominent. It is just right~ Compared with the sweetness and firmness of Lunjiao cake and white sugar cake, I personally still like the sweetness and softness of Paoba~
This bowl of "Persimmon Blessings" glutinous rice balls is so delightful! The bright red skin is filled with black and white sesame seeds and crushed peanuts, and when you bite into it, you're greeted with a rich nutty aroma. The yellow and green "persimmon calyxes" that adorn the filling are so lifelike. Soaked in a sweet and sour fermented rice soup, every bite is a delightful blend of soft, chewy, and sweet flavors, warming both the stomach and the heart, and bringing you good fortune in every bite.
If you like black bean and garlic, this rice will not disappoint you. The flavorful garlic and fermented black beans, paired with the perfectly fat and lean pork, will make you finish three bowls of this dish before you know it.
In Chengdu and Chongqing, ice jelly and hot pot are a golden pair. In summer, the crystal clear ice jelly is as smooth as white jade. It is drizzled with red sugar syrup, a spoonful of fermented glutinous rice, sprinkled with crispy peanuts, sweet and sour hawthorn slices, and a few soft and glutinous small dumplings. The moment it enters the mouth, the cool and sweet taste dispels the summer heat, and the multiple tastes jump on the tip of the tongue, refreshing from the tip of the tongue to the stomach, and one bite cures all the heat and fatigue. You can skip meals in summer, but you can never be without ice jelly. This bite of cool and sweet is an indispensable soul comfort in summer! Moreover, it is super simple to make, the required materials are easy to get at home, and the combination can be changed as you like, so you can easily reproduce this Sichuan and Chongqing summer delicacy.
A classic hearty dish from Sichuan and Chongqing's traditional outdoor banquets, "Jia Sha Rou" (stuffed pork belly with red bean paste) is a must-have for the New Year's Eve dinner table! Slices of fatty, tender pork belly are wrapped around smooth red bean paste, steamed with brown sugar and glutinous rice until soft and flavorful. It's sweet, rich, and not greasy at all, and the pork skin soaks up the broth, becoming incredibly tender and chewy. Its sweet taste is suitable for all ages, and it's always in high demand. A perfect dish for entertaining guests, whether at a traditional outdoor banquet or New Year's Eve dinner, it instantly adds a festive atmosphere to the table.
Jiuniang tastes sweet and mellow, with a soft texture, rich rice aroma and elegant wine aroma. It can be eaten in a variety of ways, both hot and cold, to meet the needs of different taste buds: Refreshing cold drink: Eat it after chilling, it is refreshing and greasy, and it is an excellent choice for cooling off in summer. Cold eating: My favorite caramel ice powder Jiuniang glutinous rice balls, ice milk Jiuniang, ice Jiuniang coffee, etc., I love the feeling of slight smoke~~~ Hot food: The heated Jiuniang is warm and nourishing, suitable for eating in cold weather or when you need to warm up (such as brown sugar Jiuniang eggs, Jiuniang dumplings, etc.). Storage: It is recommended to store it in the refrigerator, and the shelf life can reach 1 month. In the low temperature environment of the refrigerator, Jiuniang will continue to ferment slowly. After being stored for more than 1 month, the wine flavor will be more rich and mellow. At this time, Jiuniang is especially suitable for cooking with eggs and glutinous rice balls. The dessert cooked out is full of wine aroma, rich taste, warm body and stomach. Drinking taboos: Although fermented glutinous rice is delicious, it contains a certain amount of alcohol. Therefore, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, people who are allergic to alcohol and children should not consume it.
Sichuan and Chongqing's salty shaobai (rice shao) is a melt-in-your-mouth pork belly. The fatty, glutinous pork belly is not greasy at all, while the lean pork belly is perfectly flavorful. The chopped bean sprouts are salty and fragrant, with a crisp and flavorful chew. Mixed with the pork belly, the combination of salty and sweet flavors is so fragrant it's almost intoxicating! In Sichuan and Chongqing, this dish is a common dish at banquets and restaurants. I, a meat-averse person, saw this shaobai (rice shao) at my grandmother's house and tried a piece. My eyes widened, and I devoured the entire plate! Since then, I've become a true meat-eater. Every time I go back to my grandmother's house, the first thing I shout is, "I want shaobai!"
Many women often ask, 'How can I take better care of myself?' We've curated 3 specially designed sweet wellness recipes just for women—warming you through your cycle, boosting energy and blood, and comforting those little cravings. Every spoonful is a small act of self-love. After all, loving yourself is the beginning of a lifelong romance. ~ Ginger-Red Date Brown Sugar Drink for your period: Especially comforting for those with cold uterus, poor blood flow, or menstrual cramps. ~ Daily Qi & Blood Boost: Astragalus lifts and strengthens, red dates tonify and soothe, and angelica nourishes and activates blood. Add ginger for those with cold constitutions, or ophiopogon root to balance heat. ~ Poached Egg in Sweet Fermented Rice with Brown Sugar: A bowl of warm, thick, fragrant soup with soft egg and mellow wine aroma—it’s pure comfort. Note: Everyone’s body is different. Stop drinking if you experience any discomfort.
