As the saying goes, after the Laba Festival, the New Year begins. With the arrival of the Laba Festival, the flavor of the New Year is getting stronger and stronger!
Many people must have started planning when to go home for the New Year. As for the traditional festival of Laba Festival, although it is not as lively as before, it is still a traditional festival no matter how you say it. Regardless of whether you have money or not, there are 4 kinds of food that must be prepared in advance. They are not only nutritious and delicious, but also imply a safe and happy New Year.
The first type: Laba porridge
Since the Song Dynasty, the folk custom of drinking Laba porridge on Laba day has been passed down to this day.
In ancient times, Laba porridge also meant celebrating a good harvest and praying for blessings. It can be said to have a very beautiful meaning.
Now, with the epidemic situation relaxed, "Xiaoyang people" are probably not in the mood to eat a big meal, but they have to supplement their nutrition. At this time, a bowl of Laba porridge can actually solve a lot of your worries.
Laba porridge is mainly made from various beans and nuts. It contains at least a dozen kinds of ingredients. The nutrition is very guaranteed and helps recovery.
The second type: Laba Tofu
In some areas of Anhui, on the Laba Festival, almost every household makes Laba Tofu.
Fresh soybeans are mixed with chili spices and other ingredients. From cooking to shaping, they are all done by hand. The taste is quite unique, with a soft and savory taste and an attractive taste. It is deeply loved by the locals.
However, this special food seems to be only available in a few places, and it is difficult to eat in other places. You must try it if you have the opportunity.
The third type: Laba noodles
Also known as "trumpet noodles", southerners may not have heard of it, but it is very popular in some areas in Weibei, Shaanxi. The locals do not drink Laba porridge on the Laba Festival, but they will cook a bowl of Laba noodles in the morning.
The fourth type: Laba garlic
is actually garlic pickled with vinegar. Because the pickling time is usually during the Laba Festival, it is also called Laba garlic.
The method is actually very simple. Peel the garlic, pickle it directly with vinegar, seal it and leave it for a while. The pickled Laba garlic is emerald green in color and tastes crisp and sweet. It can be eaten directly or as a side dish. It tastes quite good.
What do you eat during the Laba Festival? Are there any customs other than food?