Double Ninth Day of the ninth lunar month, also known as Admiral Festival , is a traditional festival that has been passed down from ancient times to the present. The ways to celebrate the Double Ninth Festival are usually climbing high to see the distance, watching chrysanthemums, and inserting dogwood. Of course, various special food customs are indispensable. So what should I eat on Double Ninth Festival? Below I will share with you five traditional delicacies that must be eaten on Double Ninth Festival. They are all rich or not, which means happiness and health. Let’s see if there is anything you like to eat?
. Chongyang Cake
The reason for eating Chongyang Cake on Double Ninth Festival comes from the custom of climbing the high place of Double Ninth Festival. It is also called flower cake. It is a delicacy made of glutinous rice flour and japonica rice flour, and it is also the best gift to the elders. Since "cake" and "gao" are homophones, people use eating cake instead of climbing high, and there is also the meaning of "step-by-step rise".
Chongyang cake can be made into many patterns and many varieties. Most of the cakes are embedded with candied fruits, dates, etc., which are very sweet, soft and delicious, and easy to digest. It is a very good food for the elderly.
2. Crab
Eating crabs on Double Ninth Festival is also one of the customs activities. Ancient poem: "When the festival enters Double Ninth Festival, hold the claws and cut the tender ginger." It shows that the Double Ninth Festival is the time when crabs are on the market in large quantities. The crab roe is thick and golden, rich in nutrition, and has a relatively delicious taste, so it has been passed down slowly.
Crabs are eaten by steaming or stir-frying, and they are a delicious food for those who love to eat crabs. However, crabs are cold in nature. When eating crabs, they should be paired with fresh ginger and vinegar. In addition to preventing the cold, it can also make the crab taste more delicious.
3. Chrysanthemum wine
Double Ninth Festival is just the time when chrysanthemums are in full bloom. Under the fence in front of the window, there are pieces of golden yellow. Chrysanthemum wine made of chrysanthemum and glutinous rice is also called "Longevity Wine", which can help you nourish your liver, improve your eyesight, strengthen your body, nourish yin and moisten dryness. Since the Double Ninth Festival of 999 is homophonic with "Jiujiu" and is also homophonic with wine, chrysanthemum wine was regarded as auspicious wine for eliminating disasters and praying for blessings in ancient times. Relatives and friends talk about wine and enjoy chrysanthemums together, which is also a unique flavor.
4. Lamb Noodle (Longevity Noodle)
In the north, people have a tradition of eating lamb Noodle on the Double Ninth Festival. Since "Yang" is homophonic with "Yang" on Double Ninth Festival, it implies that the meaning of Double Ninth Festival. In addition, autumn is the freshest and most plump season for sheep, and the weather in the north is relatively cold, and the mutton is warm in nature. At this time, eating a bowl of mutton noodles can remove moisture, avoid cold, warm the heart and stomach, and enhance resistance. Therefore, eating mutton noodles in Chongyang is very popular among people.
5. glutinous rice
glutinous rice is a delicacy born from steamed glutinous rice after "hardening and tempering". It tastes delicious and has a strong aroma. It is another food custom of the Double Ninth Festival in the southwest region. As a traditional delicacy, the round glutinous rice cake has the meaning of reunion and perfection. Eating glutinous rice cake on the Double Ninth Festival means that every family can be happy and reunited. Moreover, glutinous rice cakes are usually made sweet, which means the sweet and happy life.
The above are 5 traditional foods eaten on Double Ninth Festival. What traditional foods and customs do you have in your hometown? Welcome to the comment section to share with you! The editor here wishes everyone good health on the Double Ninth Festival!
