Aiwowo

Aiwowo is a traditional and characteristic snack in Beijing with unique charm. Here is a detailed introduction to Aiwowo:

Aiwowo has a long history. It is said that it had become a court snack during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. It was introduced to Beijing by the Uyghur people and has become a delicacy deeply loved by Beijingers after continuous improvement and development.

1. Main ingredients: glutinous rice, walnuts, sesame seeds, melon seeds, green plums, golden cake, white sugar, etc. After being steamed, the glutinous rice becomes soft, glutinous and sweet, and is the main ingredient of Aiwowo. Walnuts, sesame seeds, melon seeds, etc. add rich texture and fragrance. Green plums and golden cake play a role in embellishment and seasoning.

2. Accessories: A small amount of sweet osmanthus, etc., which increases the aroma of Aiwowo.

1. Taste: Sweet and delicious. The sweetness of white sugar blends with the fragrance of various nuts. Coupled with the sweet and sour taste of green plums and golden cake, it has a rich taste without being greasy.

2. Texture: The softness and stickiness of glutinous rice form a sharp contrast with the crispness of nuts. When you bite into it, you first feel the softness and delicacy of glutinous rice, and then the crispness of nuts. The texture is distinct.

1. Make glutinous rice skin: Wash and soak the glutinous rice, then steam it. After that, beat it repeatedly with a rolling pin to make it softer, glutinous and more sticky, forming the glutinous rice skin.

2. Prepare the filling: Fry walnuts, sesame seeds, melon seeds, etc. and crush them. Mix them with white sugar, green plums, golden cake, etc. to make the filling.

3. Wrap: Take an appropriate amount of glutinous rice skin and wrap the filling in it, and roll it into a spherical shape.

4. Decorate: Sprinkle some nuts on the surface of Aiwowo for decoration.