Persimmon cake origin, raw materials and method

Whenever the Mid-Autumn Festival comes with the cool breeze and the fragrance of osmanthus, the ancient city of Xi'an has a snack with autumn and winter flavors - Huanggui persimmon cakes. Huanggui persimmon cakes, also known as Huojing persimmon cakes , are a kind of flavor food made of persimmons and flour. They are Xi'an's famous and special flavor food. They are golden on both sides, soft in the cake, colorful in filling, and fragrant with persimmon and osmanthus. They are not only a snack eaten alone, but also a delicacy at banquets. They have long been famous in Sanqin and are well-known throughout the country.

Huanggui Persimmon Cake

The origin of Huanggui persimmon cake can be traced back to an anecdote about Li Zicheng, the King of Rebellion, which was circulated among the people in the Guanzhong area of ​​Shaanxi Province. According to legend, in the 17th year of the Chongzhen reign of the Ming Dynasty (1644), after Li Zicheng, the leader of the peasant uprising, established the "Dashun" regime in Xi'an,

Huanggui persimmon cake ingredients:

Persimmon, flour, and red bean paste filling.

Huanggui persimmon cake method:

1. Wash and peel the persimmons, put them into a container and mash them into a paste (it will be more uniform if you use a blender);

2. Sift the flour into the persimmon puree and stir evenly until it is kneaded into a dough of moderate hardness (those with high skills can knead the dough softer, and the dough of moderate hardness is easier to shape);

3. Let the dough rest for about 15 minutes, then take it out and cut it into small pieces of appropriate size;

4. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a thick crust, put an appropriate amount of red bean paste filling into it, tighten the mouth like making dumplings, and flatten it;

5. Put the prepared persimmon cakes into the oil and fry them on low heat until both sides are golden brown. It is best to use kitchen paper to absorb the excess oil from the fried persimmon cakes. It is delicious and healthy.