Journey Through the Deliciousness of Pumpkin Pie
Sweet and soft, rich in nutrition, the charm of traditional cuisine.
Pumpkin pie is a golden,sweet, and delicious traditional snack originating in ancient China, especially popular in the Jiangnan region. Pumpkin pie is not only delicious but also carries the symbolic meaning of unity and harmony, often used during important festivals such as Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese New Year to express blessings for family unity and happiness.
👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️
Pumpkin: moderate amount (preferably old pumpkin)
Glutinous rice flour: moderate amount
White sugar: moderate amount
Cooking oil: moderate amount
Breadcrumbs (optional): moderate amount
👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:
Peel and wash the pumpkin, slice it thinly, steam until cooked, and then mash into a puree.
Mix the pumpkin puree, glutinous rice flour, and white sugar evenly, and knead into a dough.
Take moderate amounts of dough, roll into balls, flatten them into small round cakes.
If wrapping in breadcrumbs, evenly coat both sides of the pumpkin pie.
Heat a little oil in a skillet, place the pumpkin pies, and fry on medium-low heat until both sides are golden brown.
👉🏻✨TIPS
When making, add the pumpkin puree, glutinous rice flour, and white sugar while still hot to ensure good mixing.
When frying the pumpkin pies, maintain medium-low heat to avoid them turning black due to excessive oil temperature.
You can add fillings such as red bean paste according to personal preference to make the pumpkin pies even more delicious.
👉🏻✨BENEFITS
Pumpkin pie is not only a delicious snack but also highly valued for its rich nutritional value. The polysaccharides, amino acids, active proteins, and various trace elements in pumpkin are beneficial to the human body, providing functions such as detoxification, protecting the gastric mucosa, aiding digestion, and improving bowel movements. Additionally, the circular design of pumpkin pie symbolizes unity and harmony, making it an indispensable delicacy during festivals and celebrations.
✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:
Vitamins: Pumpkin is rich in vitamins A, C, and E, which help enhance immunity and improve body resistance.
Minerals: Pumpkin contains calcium, iron, zinc, and other minerals that play an important role in bone development and anemia improvement.
Dietary Fiber: Promotes intestinal motility, improves digestive function, and prevents constipation.
Proteins and Amino Acids: Necessary for maintaining normal physiological functions of the human body.
Others: The pectin and trace elements in pumpkin help lower blood sugar and blood lipid levels, playing a positive role in preventing diabetes and hyperlipidemia.
