Yantai Menzi

Ingredients

• Yantaizi 150g
• Appropriate amount of cooking oil
• Salt as appropriate
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Cooking wine 1 spoon
• Onion, ginger and garlic appropriate amount

Cooking Steps

1. 1. Add water to sweet potato starch and stir into starch slurry
2. 2. Add water to the pot and bring to a boil, slowly pour in the starch slurry and stir constantly.
3. 3. Stir until a completely transparent paste forms, pour into a container, and let cool to solidify.
4. 4. Take out and cut into pieces
5. 5. Add oil to the pot, add the stew cubes, and fry until golden brown on both sides
6. 6. Dip in the sauce made of minced garlic, sesame paste and soy sauce and serve.

Cultural Tips

Yantai Menzi is an important part of Shandong culinary tradition. This dish embodies the unique flavors and cooking techniques passed down from generation to generation in the Shandong region of China. It is often enjoyed during family gatherings and local festivals.