Beijing Sour Plum Drink

Ingredients

• Black plum 30g
• Dried hawthorn 20g
• Licorice 5g
• Tangerine peel 5g
• Rock sugar 80g
• Osmanthus appropriate amount
• Water 2000ml

Cooking Steps

1. 1. Washing and processing of black plums
2. 2. Add enough water to the pot, add sour plum soup and ginger slices
3. 3. After the fire is boiled, skim off the foam.
4. 4. Add black plums, dried hawthorn, licorice, sweet-scented osmanthus and water, reduce to low heat and simmer for 1 hour
5. 5. Add salt to taste
6. 6. Put it into a bowl and sprinkle with chopped green onion.

Cultural Tips

Beijing cuisine combines the essence of palace cuisine, official cuisine and folk snacks, and is the representative of northern China cuisine. As the ancient capital of many dynasties, Beijing has brought together cooking techniques from all over the world. Roast duck, mutton, and soy sauce noodles are world-renowned, embodying the grandeur and sophistication of northern cuisine. Sour plum soup is a household name in Beijing. It is a must-have dish for festivals and family gatherings, and is the epitome of Beijing cuisine food culture.