as a traditional famous dish, Hangzhou roast chicken has become a splendid Pearl in Hangzhou cuisine with its unique cooking method and intoxicating aroma.

I. Historical origin

beggar chicken, also known as Fuyang chicken, originated from the creativity of ancient beggars. It is said that in the Southern Song Dynasty, a beggar on the outskirts of Hangzhou got a chicken by chance. Since there was no cooking tool, he wrapped the chicken with lotus leaf wrapping, wrapped a layer of yellow mud outside, and then baked it in the fire. When the mud was knocked open, a smell of aroma came to my nose, and the chicken was tender and juicy, which was very delicious. Later, this practice was spread and gradually evolved into a famous dish.

II. Manufacturing Process

The manufacturing process of Hangzhou beggar chicken is very exquisite, and every step is full of ingenuity. First of all, choose fat and tender unmated chicken, remove hair after slaughter, gutting, and clean it. Then, use cooking wine, salt, onion, ginger and other seasonings to marinate the chicken body to make it fully tasty. Then, wrap the pickled chicken with lotus leaves, and then wrap it with a layer of yellow mud mixed with wine and salt. Finally, put the wrapped chicken into charcoal fire and roast it slowly until the mud is dry and the chicken is cooked thoroughly.

iii. Special taste

when the mud and lotus leaves are opened, a strong aroma comes to the nose, which makes people drool. The chicken is tender and juicy, the taste is smooth and tender, and the outer skin has a hint of scorching fragrance, which forms a sharp contrast with the freshness of the chicken. The fragrance of lotus leaves and yellow mud of soil fragrance blend with each other, making the whole dish more unique.

IV. Cultural significance

Hangzhou beggar chicken is not only a delicious food, but also carries the profound cultural heritage of Hangzhou. It reflects Hangzhou people's love and pursuit for food, and also reflects Hangzhou people's love for life and optimistic spirit. Nowadays, the chicken making in Hangzhou has become a business card in Hangzhou, attracting countless tourists to taste it.