Five-Grain Bean Pancake

Five-Grain Bean Pancake

　　【Origin】 Huangmei Opera is one of China’s four major traditional operas, originating in Anqing, Anhui Province. At the foot of the beautiful Tianzhu Mountain (now a national AAAA-level tourist attraction) in Qianshan, Anqing, there is a river called Tianshen River. It is said that the story of the Huangmei Opera "The Heavenly Match" took place here. The seven celestial fairies in heaven admired Dong Yong on earth. Defying the strict heavenly laws and severe punishment, she descended to the mortal world. Dong Yong was an honest, hardworking, and kind-hearted man who lost both parents at a young age and lived in poverty. To be together with her beloved, the fairy not only helped Dong Yong escape his miserable life as an enslaved servant and return home as a couple, but also built a happy home with him, living a pastoral life of “men plowing and women weaving.”

　　The Five-Grain Bean Pancake was created by the ingenious fairy using a mixture of five grains as the main ingredient, blended with the pure and sweet waters of Tianshen River, and meticulously handcrafted. Since its ingredients are all natural grains, it is highly nutritious, delicious, and easy to prepare. It has been passed down through generations and remains a traditional festive delicacy for families living by the Tianshen River during the New Year.

　　【How to Eat】 1. Soup Method: Similar to cooking noodles, first bring an appropriate amount of water to a boil (use enough water to cover the bean pancake), then add the bean pancake to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes based on personal taste. Then add some cooking oil, salt, chopped green onions or Chinese chives, and it’s ready to eat. You may also add your favorite vegetables such as baby bok choy or spinach, red chili powder, etc. For even more flavor, enjoy it with pork rib soup or chicken soup. 2. Stir-Fry Method: First cook the bean pancake by boiling as described above, then briefly immerse it in cold water and drain. Next, heat some cooking oil in a pan, add the drained cooked bean pancake along with an appropriate amount of salt, green onions, other favorite vegetables, and fried egg slices. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes before serving. You can also fry it a bit longer for a crisper texture. 【Ingredients】 Five grains: wheat, soybeans, millet, mung beans, sesame, corn, sorghum, buckwheat, etc. 【Production Technique】 Handmade.