What is Ersi? What is Yunnan Ersi made of?

Ersi is one of the special snacks in Yunnan. After being cooked in different ways such as steaming, boiling and frying, it has a unique flavor. It is mainly made of rice. The main way to eat Ersi is similar to another special snack in Yunnan, rice noodles, but there is a difference in taste between Ersi and rice noodles. Rice noodles are smooth and elastic, while Ersi is soft and fragrant. How to fry Ersi? Open the following content to share with you.

Contents of this article

1. What is bait silk?

2. What is Yunnan rice noodle made of?

3. How to fry rice noodles

What is Baisi?

Ersi is a snack in Yunnan. Its main ingredient is rice, which is in the form of thin strips and white in color. When making Ersi, the rice should be crushed and steamed, then pressed into blocks and cut into strips. To store Ersi, use a dry food bag, tie the bag tightly, and place it in a light-proof, ventilated and dry environment.

1. Variety introduction

Ersi is a specialty snack in Yunnan. It is white in color and in the shape of thin strips. According to its different origins, it is divided into two varieties, namely Tengchong Ersi and Qujing Ersi. Tengchong Ersi has a history of more than 4,000 years, and Qujing Ersi was first created in the 1980s.

2. Production method

Ersi is a food made from rice. During the production process, the rice is ground into pieces with tools and then steamed in a steamer. After the rice is cooked, it is kneaded into a ball and then pressed into blocks with special tools. Finally, it is cut into blocks with a knife.

3. Saving method

When storing the rice noodle, you need to dry it, put it into a dry and sterile food bag, seal the bag, and finally put it in a dry, ventilated and shaded environment. If the rice noodle is not dried, it is best to cook it in time to avoid spoilage.

What is Yunnan rice noodle made of?

Yunnan rice noodles are mainly made from rice, supplemented with a small amount of glutinous rice to enhance the taste.

Production process:

1. Soak the rice.

2. Put the soaked rice into a pot and steam it. Take it out when it is about 60% cooked.

3. After steaming, crush and stir, or put it into a pestle and pound it. Pound the cooked rice into dough.

4. Take it out and put it on the chopping board and rub it. Use machine or hand to make it into brick shape, which is bait block.

5. Put the bait block on the machine and press it into long sheets. Use the machine to cut it into strips. The bait strips are ready.

How to fry rice noodles

Prepare ingredients: a portion of rice noodles, a small amount of pea tips, a little chopped green onion, a little soy sauce, a little Tuodong sweet soy sauce, a little oyster sauce, a little pepper powder, a little Sichuan pepper powder, a little miscellaneous sauce, a little bean paste, a little chili oil, and chopped green onion.

1. Cut the ham into small pieces and wash the pea tips.

2. After putting the bait threads into hot water, do not cook them for too long, just blanch them.

3. Put the ham and pea tips into the pan and stir-fry for a while. They will be more fragrant if they are slightly dry.

4. You can put in the shredded rice, turn off the heat and add the seasonings.

5. Finally, sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.