Snow Bridge Eight Immortals

Snow Bridge Eight Immortals

　　Snow Bridge Eight Immortals is an exquisitely styled dish from Shijiazhuang, Hebei. It is made by beating the egg whites of six eggs into a meringue-like mixture, which is then spread and shaped into a single-arch bridge. The ends of the bridge are supported by cucumber or winter melon pillars to resemble bridge columns. The mixture is steamed to set the shape. Meanwhile, snow pears from Zhao County, oranges, and radishes are peeled and cored, then steamed until cooked. After steaming, they are removed and arranged on a large plate, with the steamed and set bridge placed horizontally on top. Cherries, green plums, longan flesh, raisins, and white fungus are used to decorate the upper and lower parts of the bridge. Finally, a prepared sweet broth is poured over the bridge to complete the dish. This dish combines visual appeal with flavor, offering a purely sweet taste with the fragrances of various fruits.