Rhapsody of Potatoes! 大暑配小薯?论吃货老陕的奇思妙想~
Updated:2024-07-26 09:06   Source:INSIGHT SHAANXI   author:Fly Niu, Xueqing, Ian, An

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As the Great Heat arrives, the summer vibe is in full swing

时至大暑,夏意正浓

Under the scorching sun

炎炎烈日下

Xiao An can’t help but miss the cold wind of last winter

小安不禁怀念起去年冬天的冷风

Back then, the “Southern Little Potato” was “conquering” Harbin

那时,“南方小土豆”还在“攻占”哈尔滨

Xiao An wonder

小安不禁想查一查

Has the northwest ever been invaded by potatoes?

西北可曾遭遇过土豆“入侵”

This inquiry reveals a surprising fact

这一查就发现了一个惊人的事实

The fate of the “Southern Little Potato” remains unknown

“南方小土豆”怎么样不知道

But Western potatoes have taken root and become popular in the northwest for centuries

西方土豆在西北却已经扎根并流行几个世纪了


Tudou also known as potatoes

土豆,又名马铃薯

Originated from the mountains of tropical America and were introduced to China via India in the 16th century

原产热带美洲的山地,16世纪经印度传入中国

Potatoes thrive in cold and dry climates, with strong adaptability, short growth cycles, and high yields

马铃薯喜冷凉干燥气候,适应性较强,生长周期短而产量高

It is one of the seven major food crops in the world, second only to rice, corn, and wheat

是当今世界七种主要粮食作物之一,仅次于水稻、玉米和小麦

In the fertile soil of Shaanxi, potatoes have become an indispensable raw material for various delicacies

在陕西这片沃土上,土豆更是成为了各色美食必不可少的原材料

In the catering industry, it appears in the form of potato strips, potato chunks, and mashed potatoes

在餐饮界,它以土豆丝、土豆块、土豆泥等形式出现

In the snack industry, it can be made into French fries, potato chips, and crispy snacks…

在零食界,它能被做成薯条、薯片、薯脆……各种零嘴

In the hands of the food-loving people of Shaanxi, potatoes have N new ways to be enjoyed

而在爱吃会吃的陕西人手中,土豆还有N种全新打开方式


Potato Ciba

洋芋糍粑

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Also known as Yangyu Jiaotuan

洋芋糍粑也叫洋芋搅团

Cooked potatoes are placed in a stone mortar

将煮熟的土豆放在石臼中

And hammered continuously with a wooden mallet

用木锤不停地砸

Until it becomes sticky

直到砸出黏性

Seasonings and pickled Chinese cabbage

加入调味料和酸菜

And you get the smooth, glutinous Yangyu Ciba

就成了爽滑香糯的洋芋糍粑

In the sweltering summer

在炎炎夏日

A bowl of Yangyu Ciba soup cools you down

来一碗洋芋糍粑浆水汤

Dropping your body temperature by 3℃!

身心俱爽,体感直降3℃!


Potato Slices

干洋芋片

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Sliced raw potatoes into evenly thick slices

生洋芋切成片厚度均匀的薄片

Dried in the sun

在阳光下晒干

Become easily stored dried potato slices

就成了易于保存的干洋芋片

Stir-frying dried potato slices with any meat

用干洋芋片炒任何肉类

Is delicious

都十分美味

Southern Shaanxi particularly loves using dried potato slices in braised dishes

陕南尤爱用干洋芋片烩菜

The unique texture is indescribably special

口感“哏啾啾”的别提有多特别了


Potato Caca

洋芋擦擦

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The potatoes from Northern Shaanxi have higher starch content due to ample sunlight

陕北的土豆因为光照充足,淀粉含量更高

Making them soft and delicious

吃起来绵软可口

Grate the potatoes into thin strips

把土豆用擦子擦成细条状

Soak in water to extract the starch and wash

然后倒入清水浸泡出淀粉并清洗

Mix with flour and stir into a semi-dry state then steam in a pot

和面搅拌成半干状铺在锅里蒸出来

Or stir-fry directly with oil or mix with pre-seasoned garlic and chili sauce

或者直接用油炒或者和提前调好的蒜水辣子拌起来

A dish that embodies the cultural characteristics of a place

一道菜就成就了一个地方的文化特色

In Shaanxi, who could resist a bowl of Yangyu Caca?

在陕西,谁能拒绝一碗洋芋擦擦呢?


Potato with Cabbage 

土豆泥划小白菜

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Mashed potatoes

蒸熟的土豆制成泥

And chopped cabbage are stir-fried together

和切碎的小白菜一起炒

Add a handful of scallions and sesame when serving

出锅时来一把小葱芝麻

The taste is fresh and unique

味道清香别致

This is the beloved dish of Northern Shaanxi people —“Potato Puree with Cabbage”

这就是陕北人爱吃的划小白菜了

It also has a cute name – “Ran Ran Cai”

它还有一个可爱的名字——“然然菜”

If a Northern Shaanxi specialty restaurant doesn’t serve “Ran Ran Cai”

要是哪家陕北特色饭馆里没有一道“然然菜”

It’s not authentic enough

那他一定不够正宗


Potato in Cake

土豆片夹馍

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Under the “rule” of “bun with everything” in Shaanxi

在陕西“馍夹万物”的“法则”下

The idea of putting potatoes in Mo has long been put into practice

把土豆夹在馍里的设想更是早早被付诸实践

Bun with steamed potatoes, Mo with roasted potatoes, Mo with braised potatoes, and other methods have emerged one after another

馍夹蒸土豆、馍夹烤土豆、馍夹卤土豆等各色吃法相继亮相

Now, bun with potatoes is a must-try signature dish for visitors to Shaanxi

如今馍夹土豆已是来陕游玩不可错过的一道招牌美食

Even in the imagined “Shaanxi Carbon Museum”

即便在网友设想的“陕西碳水博物馆”

It deserves a place

也应该有它的一席之地


Hei Leng Leng

黑楞楞

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A black sphere

一颗黑丸子

With a tough and smooth texture

口感劲道,质地滑嫩

If you’re trying this for the first time

如果你是第一次吃这个东西

You’d never guess it’s made from potatoes

万万想不到这是用土豆做的美食

The “black” in Hei Leng Leng

黑楞楞的“黑”

Comes from the color of oxidized potatoes

其实是土豆氧化后的色泽

Leng Leng is an exclamation often used in local dialects

楞楞是本地方言中常用的叠字惊叹语

The method is also very simple

它的做法也非常简单

According to taste, add various seasonings

根据口味,佐以各色调料

He Leng Leng, delicious and satisfying

黑楞楞,美滋滋


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If it’s said that there are 1000 ways to eat potatoes in Shaanxi

若说,土豆在陕西有1000种吃法

That would be an exaggeration

那显然有些夸张

During this Great Heat season

在这个大暑时节

Why not try these potato delicacies

不妨尝试一下这些土豆美食

And leave behind a summer memory

留下一份“大暑配小薯”的夏日回忆


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Cover picture: Yui

Editor:Xueqing