Nuomici

Nuomici is a type of traditional Chinese pastry that is particularly popular in the southern regions of China, including Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau. It is a type of dim sum, which is a style of Chinese cuisine prepared as small bite-sized portions of food served in small steamer baskets or on small plates.

Ingredients and Preparation

Nuomici is primarily made from glutinous rice, which gives it a sticky and chewy texture. The rice is soaked, ground into a paste, and then shaped into balls. The balls are then filled with a sweet filling, typically made from lotus seed paste or red bean paste, although other fillings like peanut butter and black sesame are also used. The filled balls are then rolled in shredded coconut, giving them a distinctive appearance and adding to their flavor.

Cultural Significance

Nuomici is often consumed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, a popular East Asian celebration of the moon and the autumn harvest. It is also a common offering in ancestral worship and is often found in Chinese bakeries year-round. The sweet taste of Nuomici is believed to symbolize a sweet and happy life.

Variations

While the traditional Nuomici is sweet, there are also savory versions of this dish. These are often filled with meat, mushrooms, and other savory ingredients. In addition, some variations of Nuomici incorporate different types of rice or additional ingredients into the dough, such as pandan for a green color and unique flavor.

See Also

• Chinese cuisine
• Dim sum
• Mid-Autumn Festival
• Glutinous rice
• Lotus seed paste
• Red bean paste

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