On the Winter Solstice in Ningbo, people will eat grilled vegetables and rice cakes
2025-02-13 14:58:46 249
Winter Solstice The day with the shortest sunshine time in the central and northern hemispheres of the year, every extreme day comes naturally with romance. After the Winter Solstice, it also means that the sunshine time begins to gradually increase, which is both the beginning and the end, repeating the cycle. Therefore, the winter solstice is also called "Xiaonian". On this day, rice dumpling and dumplings will be eaten, and Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, will eat baked rice cakes, which means "step by step". Tiancai has a slightly bitter taste, and this type of rice cake has a sweet aftertaste, with a soft and sweet texture and a unique flavor.
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Steps to make On the Winter Solstice in Ningbo, people will eat grilled vegetables and rice cakes
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1. Prepare all ingredients![]()
2. Wash and cut Tiancai into small pieces![]()
3. Wash the rice cake and cut it into small pieces![]()
4. Cut the heavenly vegetables into a pot and add water![]()
5. Simmer for a while, wait until the stems of the cabbage become soft, then drain and serve![]()
6. Heat up the pot and add oil. Next day, stir fry the stems of the vegetables. Add dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and white sugar and stir fry evenly![]()
7. Pour oil along the edge of the pot, do not flip it over![]()
8. Cover the pot and simmer over medium heat![]()
After simmering for a moment, spread the rice cake on top![]()
10. Simmer until the rice cake becomes soft, then serve
