Yuxiang facts for kids
Yuxiang (pronounced "yoo-shee-ang") is a very popular flavor in Chinese cooking. The name means "fish fragrance," even though it usually doesn't have fish in it! It's a special mix of spices and a delicious sauce. Yuxiang first came from Sichuan cuisine, a famous style of cooking in China. Now, many other types of Chinese food use this yummy flavor too.
How Yuxiang Sauce is Made
Making yuxiang sauce starts with a few key ingredients. These include finely chopped pickled chili peppers, white scallion, ginger, and garlic. These ingredients are usually mixed in similar amounts. Some cooks like to add a bit more scallion than ginger or garlic.
The mix is then cooked in hot oil until it smells wonderful. After that, water, starch, sugar, and vinegar are added. These extra ingredients help create the basic, tasty yuxiang sauce.
Dishes That Use Yuxiang
Yuxiang sauce is often used with meat dishes. You'll find it in recipes with beef, pork, or chicken. Sometimes, it's also used to make vegetarian meals.
When a dish uses yuxiang as its main flavor, the word "yuxiang" is usually put at the beginning of the dish's name.
Here are some examples of popular yuxiang dishes:
- Yúxiāngròusī (魚香肉絲): This dish is made with strips of pork stir-fried in yuxiang sauce.
- Yúxiāngqiézi (魚香茄子): This is a dish of braised eggplants cooked with the special yuxiang flavor.
See also
In Spanish: Yuxiang para niños
