What traditional food does the north eat in the long summer?

1. Pasta: Because wheat is planted in northern China, the long summer is the best time for wheat growth, and wheat can be made into pasta. In addition, most areas in the north have the custom of making and eating pasta in summer to celebrate the bumper wheat harvest. There are three kinds of pasta in the long summer: summer cake, flour cake and spring rolls.

2. Black rice: Black rice is made by squeezing black rice leaves (also known as refined green leaves) with glutinous rice and steamed rice. There is a tradition of eating black rice in the north in the long summer. It is said that eating black rice in long summer will not bring summer, but it can dispel wind and poison, and black mosquitoes dare not bite.

3. Amaranth: Amaranth is known as "aphrodisiac grass" and "intestinal grass". The history of Chinese chives used as medicine can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. In spring with different temperatures, it is necessary to maintain the yang, and leeks are most suitable for human yang. Leek also contains nutrients such as protein, fat and multivitamins, and has the functions of invigorating stomach, refreshing and strengthening kidney. Leek in spring is delicious and nutritious.