Xi Shi is one of the four beauties in ancient my country. She lived in the distant Spring and Autumn Period. She helped King Gou Jian of Yue to restore his country, and her romantic love story with Fan Li is truly a household name. So, did you know that there is a classic delicacy in Shandong cuisine, Xishi tongue in clear soup, which is actually served with "Xi Shi tongue". So, what kind of delicious dish is this, what is its relationship with Xi Tzu, and how is it made? Today, let’s take a closer look at the classic Shandong cuisine? Xishi tongue in clear soup.
In fact, clear soup Xishi tongue is a soup made from seafood clams or sand clams. The reason why this dish was given the reputation of "Xi Shi Tongue" is that when Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty traveled east to Mount Laoshan, the chef made this soup for him. Smooth and delicious, it can be said to be the most delicious in the world. Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty saw that the shape of the seashell looked like a beautiful woman's tongue. On a whim, he named it after Xi Shi, one of the four beauties in ancient times, and was given the reputation of "Xi Shi Tongue".
Although Xishi tongue in clear soup is very delicious, the ingredients and method are not complicated. The ingredients are very simple, just Xishi tongue (seafood clams or sand clams can be used) and rice noodles. Method: First wash the Xishi tongue, put it in a pot and cook it, remove it, remove the shell and take out the meat. Then, put the rice noodles into the pot and cook, scoop it up and put it into a bowl. Next, place the Shih Tzu tongue meat on the rice noodles, boil water, add seafood powder, pour in olive oil and bring to a boil, turn off the heat. Finally, pour the soup into a bowl, sprinkle with coriander cubes, and enjoy.
Zheng Banqiao, a poet of the Qing Dynasty, wrote in "Weixian Bamboo Branch Ci": "Buy a big fish to give wealth to the East, the silver scales in the huge mouth will dawn, and there will be delicacies from various cities, and Xi Shi's tongue will be put into the jade plate." Zheng Banqiao said: "Xi Shi tongue" this kind of seafood is eaten by wealthy families. In the 1930s, the famous writer Mr. Liang Shiqiu tasted Xi Shi Tongue for the first time at Shunxing Tower in Qingdao: A bowl of clear soup with a layer of sharp white things floating on it. I didn’t know what it was at first. The owner called it Xi Shi Tongue and held it in his mouth. It has a smooth and soft feeling, and it really lives up to its reputation after trying it. ?
Xishi tongue meat is rich in nutrients, rich in high-quality protein and amino acids, delicious, crispy and tender, promotes body fluids and quenches thirst, moisturizes the throat and removes dryness, making people refreshing and comfortable. Suitable for people with dry mouth, dry eyes, overthinking, lack of sleep, and people who talk too much. It clears away heat and eliminates fire, has a bitter taste, can clear away heart and purge fire, clear away heat and eliminate troubles, and can eliminate heat toxins in the blood. Suitable for people who are prone to getting angry. Nourishing the liver and improving eyesight can promote the circulation of liver qi, relieve liver stagnation, improve the disease resistance of the eyes and prevent night blindness. Nourishes yin and replenishes deficiency, replenishes deficiency and damage, replenishes essence and qi, moistens the lungs and nourishes the kidneys, and is used for lung and kidney yin deficiency. Suitable for people with long-term illness, physical weakness or fatigue.
Delicacies like Xishi tongue in clear soup are not only delicious, but also have such high nutritional value. If you have time, you can try making it at home!