Jixi Stir-Fried Vermicelli
Chinese fried vermicelli has always been very popular. Today, I will share a special fried vermicelli for you - Jixi Stir-Fried Vermicelli. It has a unique taste and you will never forget it after eating it.
What is Jixi Stir-Fried Vermicelli?
Jixi Stir-Fried Vermicelli is a very traditional famous dish with Anhui characteristics. It is made by stir-frying vermicelli as the basic ingredient with various side dishes such as shredded meat, shredded bamboo shoots and tofu. It has a chewy texture. It not only has the mellowness of vermicelli absorbing the fragrance of side dishes, but also has the refreshing and delicious taste of side dishes, reflecting the unique local dietary flavor of Jixi. It is a delicious food suitable for all ages.
The origin of Jixi Stir-Fried Vermicelli?
Jixi Stir-Fried Vermicelli has a long history. According to legend, when Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty made a southern inspection tour and arrived in Suzhou, he temporarily resided in the weaving government office. Cao Yin purchased many delicacies for entertaining the emperor. However, Emperor Kangxi was tired from the journey and his heart fire rose. He was tired of all these foods. So he spent a lot of money to look for chefs in restaurants and taverns in Suzhou. Finally, he selected a famous chef surnamed Zhang from "Wantong Restaurant" in Jixi outside Changmen Gate in Suzhou.
This chef knew that this task was arduous. So he used vermicelli produced in his hometown Jixi, combined with specially made dried tofu slices and shredded winter bamboo shoots, and stir-fried them with thick chicken soup. After Emperor Kangxi took his seat, he saw this dish shining in the golden bowl and being exquisitely carved. After tasting it, he found it delicious and was extremely pleased. In this way, "Jixi Stir-Fried Vermicelli" has since become famous all over the world.
Ingredients Needed and Substitutions
Main ingredients
Vermicelli: The main ingredient for making Jixi Stir-Fried Vermicelli, providing a soft and glutinous taste.
Winter bamboo shoots: Provide a crisp and tender taste and a fresh fragrance.
Dried tofu: Provide a soft and tender taste and rich protein, increasing the overall taste and nutrition of the dish.
Pork belly: Provide meaty taste and rich nutrition.
Additional ingredients
Scallions: With a special aroma, providing fragrance.
Seasonings
Cooking oil: Used for stir-frying dishes and cooking ingredients.
Salt: Basic seasoning to enhance the taste of food.
Sugar: Provide sweetness and at the same time neutralize other flavors of ingredients.
Light soy sauce: Increase umami taste and provide color and fresh fragrance for the dish.
Substitutions:
Winter bamboo shoots: Can be replaced by spring bamboo shoots or fresh bamboo shoots.
Dried tofu: Can be replaced by tofu skin or tofu.
pork belly: Can be replaced by pork slices or shredded pork.
Light soy sauce: Can be replaced by dark soy sauce or regular soy sauce.
Is Jixi Stir-Fried Vermicelli high in calories?
The calorie content of Jixi Stir-Fried Vermicelli depends on the specific amount and composition of ingredients.
In this recipe of ours, vermicelli is mainly carbohydrates and has a relatively high calorie content; while pork belly contains fat and will increase the calorie content.
In this dish of Jixi Stir-Fried Vermicelli, 50 grams of vermicelli has about 180 calories; 50 grams of pork belly has about 395 calories; 50 grams of dried tofu has about 290 calories; winter bamboo shoots have a relatively low calorie content. About 150 grams is about 80 calories. Coupled with the calorie content of cooking oil, the total calorie content of this dish is about 900 - 1000 calories.
But this is only an estimate. The actual calorie content will vary depending on factors such as ingredient brands and cooking details. If you are controlling calories, you can appropriately reduce the amount of pork belly or oil.
Tips for Success
Techniques for soaking vermicelli
The newly purchased vermicelli is relatively hard in texture. It is recommended to soak it fully for about 20 minutes. In this way, the fried vermicelli will be softer and not easily broken.
Preparation of ingredients
Winter bamboo shoots need to be cut into thin shreds. The same treatment should be done for dried tofu and pork belly. In this way, it can ensure uniform heating during stir-frying and better taste.
Oil temperature control
After pouring oil into the pot, first put in shredded pork belly and stir-fry until it changes color. This can remove some greasy feeling and at the same time effectively stimulate the meaty fragrance.
Step-by-step stir-frying
First stir-fry shredded meat, then add shredded winter bamboo shoots and shredded dried tofu in sequence. Finally, put in vermicelli. Stir-frying step by step in this way can ensure that the flavors of each ingredient are fully fused and will not restrain each other.
Timing of seasoning
Seasonings such as salt, sugar and light soy sauce should be added after all the ingredients are basically stir-fried evenly. In this way, it can better taste evenly.
Heat control
The whole stir-frying process should maintain medium-high heat. In this way, it can quickly lock the nutrition and moisture of ingredients and make the dish more delicious.
Experience sharing
Prepare in advance: Try to prepare all ingredients in advance to prevent chaos during the stir-frying process.
Try many times: Everyone's tastes and habits are different. You can adjust the amount of seasonings according to your own preferences. After trying several times, you can find the method that suits you best.
INGREDIENTS
Main Ingredients
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·50g vermicelli
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·150g winter bamboo shoots
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·50g dried tofu
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·50g pork belly
Accessories
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·15g scallions
Seasonings
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·15ml cooking oil
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·5g salt
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·3g sugar
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·10ml light soy sauce
COOKING STEP
Step 1
Preparation for soaking vermicelli:
Put 50 grams of vermicelli into clear water and soak it for 20 minutes until the vermicelli becomes soft and there is no hard core. Then take it out.
Step 2
Shredding ingredients:
Cut 150 grams of winter bamboo shoots, 50 grams of dried tofu and 50 grams of pork belly into shreds of uniform thickness respectively. Then cut 15 grams of scallions into sections and place them neatly.
Step 3
Stir-frying shredded pork belly:
Pour 15 milliliters of cooking oil into the pot and heat it over high heat. After the oil is hot, put in the shredded pork belly and quickly stir-fry. Stir-fry the shredded pork until it changes color and the surface is slightly golden. Let part of the fat of pork belly seep out to enhance the fragrance.
Step 4
Add side dishes and stir-fry:
Add shredded winter bamboo shoots and shredded dried tofu in sequence to the changed color shredded pork belly and continue to stir-fry. Stir-fry until the shredded winter bamboo shoots become slightly soft. Ensure that each ingredient can be evenly heated and absorb each other's flavors.
Step 5
Put in vermicelli and stir-fry:
Pour the soaked and drained vermicelli into the pot. Turn to low heat. Use chopsticks and a spatula to cooperate and gently turn the vermicelli to make the vermicelli evenly mix with the ingredients in the pot and avoid the vermicelli from agglomerating or breaking.
Step 6
Seasoning and simmering:
Add 5 grams of salt, 3 grams of sugar and 10 milliliters of light soy sauce and continue to stir-fry to make the seasonings evenly distributed among the ingredients. Then add a little clear water. Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 2 - 3 minutes.
Step 7
Take out of the pot and plate:
Uncover the pot. Sprinkle with the cut scallions and quickly stir-fry a few times to let the fragrance of scallions emit. Then turn off the heat.
Take it out and plate. A delicious dish of Jixi Stir-Fried Vermicelli is completed.
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Serving Suggestions
Recommended combinations
Rice: Jixi Stir-Fried Vermicelli is a very local characteristic delicacy. Paired with white rice, it has a contrast between crispness and smoothness in taste.
Green tea: Green tea has a high and refreshing fragrance and a fresh and mellow taste. Jixi Stir-Fried Vermicelli has a certain saltiness. Eating it with green tea can relieve the saltiness and neutralize the greasiness.
Stinky mandarin fish: Stinky mandarin fish smells stinky but tastes delicious. The fish is tender and has a unique flavor. Pairing the two can enrich the taste experience of the taste buds.
Stir-fried cress: Cress has a fresh fragrance and a crisp and tender taste. Paired with Jixi Stir-Fried Vermicelli, it can help balance the nutritional structure of the dish. In terms of taste, it can also bring a dual feeling of freshness and mellowness to diners.
Eating suggestions
Eat while hot: Jixi Stir-Fried Vermicelli tastes best when it is hot. The vermicelli is smooth and absorbs the taste of the soup and becomes more intense.
Eat in moderation: Although Jixi Stir-Fried Vermicelli is very delicious, it is not recommended to eat too much. Otherwise, it may increase the burden on your own gastrointestinal tract and cause discomfort symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea in the human body.
FAQs:
It is recommended to soak the vermicelli strictly for about 20 minutes when soaking the vermicelli. Use normal temperature water. After soaking, be sure to drain the water. You can gently wring it dry with your hands or drain it with a filter screen to prevent excessive water from affecting the stir-frying effect.
Before stir-frying shredded meat, first heat the pan, then pour in cool oil. After the oil is hot, put in the shredded meat. This can effectively prevent sticking to the pan. In addition, during the stir-frying process, turn the shredded meat in time to make it heated evenly and avoid local overheating.
After putting in vermicelli, it is recommended to turn to low heat immediately. At the same time, use chopsticks and a spatula to cooperate and quickly stir-fry. First use a spatula to gently lift the vermicelli from the bottom of the pan. Then use chopsticks to pick apart the stuck vermicelli to make the vermicelli fully mix with other ingredients and be heated evenly.
When seasoning, first mix salt, sugar, light soy sauce and other seasonings evenly and then pour them into the pot. When stir-frying, make sure that vermicelli and other ingredients can fully contact the seasonings. And during the stir-frying process, continue to stir-fry to make the taste evenly distributed on each vermicelli and ingredient to avoid local taste being too heavy or too light.
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