In the old days, Niuzhuang was an important port and transportation hub. Due to the high volume of people, many local businesses operated food businesses, including those specializing in making fillings.PiesThe reason for their popularity was due to theexcellent quality of theirfillings, which were well-received and gradually spread. After nearly a century of development, the Niuzhuang pie-making method has been continuously improved to adapt to social progress and the demand for pies.

Niuzhuang Pie-Making Method

IngredientsPreparation

Flour: 500g, cold water: 300gPork: 500gChives: 250g, appropriate amount of sesame oilPeanuts: appropriate amount of oil, chopped green onionsGinger: minced, salt,MSG: appropriate amountMethod:1. Add cold water to the flour, add a little salt, and knead into a dough. Let it rest for a while;2. Chop the pork into a paste, chop the chives and mix them with green onions, ginger, minced garlic, salt, MSG, and sesame oil to make the filling;3. Roll the dough into strips, divide into 25g small portions, flatten them, then spread with the filling, and shape into small round pies;4.Flat-bottomed pan

Heat, add oil, and place the pies in the pan. Cook over low heat until both sides are golden and puffy.

Tips:

Vegetables can be changed at will,

Cucumber,

Celery,etc.Niuzhuang Pie-Making Method Tips:

1. The dough for Niuzhuang pie should be thin. You can make it slightly thicker at the beginning and gradually change it;

2. When choosing pork, it is best to use 7 parts lean and 3 parts fat. The vegetables should be in appropriate amounts;3. If you are making，beeffilling, you can add a little water, because beef has little fat;

4. Finally, when

making

pies, be careful not to be burned by the oil.

About Niuzhuang Pies:Niuzhuang Pies originated in Niuzhuang, an ancient town in Hai Cheng District, Anshan City, Liaoning Province. It is said to have originated in the 1920s and gained popularity in the 1970s. After many years of development, Niuzhuang Pies have achieved many honors. They have been exhibited in the People's Hall and the Shanghai World Expo, and are one of the must-try foods for tourists visiting the area.The filling can be moistened slightly with a small amount of water, as beef contains little fat.

4. Finally, when making the pancakes, be careful not to get burned by the oil.Regarding "Niu Zhuang" pie:When frying, be careful not to get burned by the oil.

About Niuzhang Pie

Niuzhang Pie originated in Niuzhang, Anshan City, Liaoning Province, specifically in the Niuzhang Ancient Town. It is said to have originated in the 1920s, and gained popularity in the 1970s. After many years of development, Niuzhang Pie has achieved many honors, including entering the Great Hall of the People and visiting the Shanghai World Expo. It is also a must-try food for tourists visiting the area.