As we all know, Hubei has the reputation of " the province of a thousand lakes " . Its unique geographical location makes Hubei rich in fishery products. The special delicacy is fish cake.
Two months ago, a new world record was broken in Jingzhou, Hubei Province. A super-large fish cake with a diameter of 4.28 meters and an area of about 14.4 square meters was born.
Fish cake challenges world record The chef gave an order, and more than 20 fish cake makers began to get busy. In order to make delicious fish cakes, the chef chose grass carp with an average weight of 34 pounds, totaling 3,100 pounds.
In order to cook this fish cake, a large steamer with a diameter of 4.5 meters was specially customized, and then the steam engine was used to inject steam into the inside of the steamer to ensure that the fish cake was cooked evenly, tender and delicious.
The surface of the fish cakes that have just been cooked is golden . You can also smell the fragrant fish cakes at the scene, which makes people can't help but eat them to their heart's content.
So what is the origin of this world record-breaking fish cake and ? Let’s reveal its true face in Lushan Mountain.
The fish cakes praised by Qianlong
Hubei Jingzhou is rich in fishery resources and has a long history of aquaculture. It also has the reputation of "China's first freshwater fishery city".
Fish cakes have a history of more than 4,000 years in this land. It is said that fish cakes were created by Emperor Shun concubine Yuying, and are widely spread in Jingchu area.
During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States period, fish cakes became the first dish of the Chu palace. In the Qing Dynasty, it was still a palace dish. After tasting the fish cakes, Qianlong blurted out: There is no fish when eating fish, but lily cakes are pleasant.
Compared with the ancient fish cakes, today's Jingzhou fish cakes are no longer a dietary habit, but have become a unique local folk culture.
Jingzhou fish cake is now an intangible cultural heritage product of Hubei Province and a national geographical indication protected product. It is a special dish in "Chu Cuisine".
Jingzhou Only good mountains and good water can produce good fish cakes
The fish living in the third largest lake in Hubei Changhu mostly feed on small fish, shrimps and snails and clams in the water. have lively temperament, vigorous state and good meat quality. .
During the flood season, fish swim hundreds of miles along the current to hunt for food, which promotes the improvement of physical fitness. In addition, the green and grass carp volatilize less after surimi is made, making the prepared fish cake soft, refreshing and strong. Tao toughness, color like mutton fat .
Jingzhou fish cakes, born in Jingzhou, a city with beautiful mountains and rivers, are extremely nutritious. Contains high-quality complete protein , which is easy to be absorbed and utilized by the human body.
For thousands of years in Jingzhou, fish cakes have been a big dish for guests during festivals and festivals, and there is a saying "There is no feast without cakes" .
Jingzhou fish cake has evolved into an important carrier for people to express their good wishes and blessings. It is the first of the eight major dishes in Jingzhou.
Promote the development of the intangible heritage industry through food business cards. This is the main reason why various places have actively explored the cultural connotation of special food in recent years. I believe that these precious intangible cultural heritage will be handed down forever.
