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Why You Must Taste “The Hakka Abacus Seeds” Dish
Why You Must Taste “The Hakka Abacus Seeds” Dish
Know its origin, significance, recipe, secrets of the dish, cooking method, benefits, and taste.
Origin;
The “Hakka Abacus Seeds” Dish is a delicious and healthy yam (taro) dish. It is a traditional dish of the Hakka tribe in Dapu County, Guangdong province, celebrated and cheered by those who have sampled it.
It can be traced back to the Song Dynasty in ancient China made by rubbing taro and flour into the shape of abacus seeds. The abacus is smooth with a chewy texture and is fried with minced meat, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and other favorite vegetables. The abacus can be used as a staple food or a delicious snack.
Why is it called the Hakka Abacus Seeds dish?
The abacus is a simple instrument that was used during the earlier days in China. It consists of a frame that has rows of beads that are slid during calculations.
