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Pasta (the art of food)

Pasta is one of the traditional cuisines in China, and it is also an indispensable food on the dining tables of all countries in the world. Whether it is steamed bread, jiaozi, noodles or steamed stuffed bun, it is one of the most common foods in people's daily life. How to make delicious pasta is a skill that everyone who loves food should master.

Preparatory work/about to start work

Before making spaghetti, we need to prepare the following ingredients and tools:

flour

water

Eggs (optional)

salt

oil

rolling pin

Dough Cutter (Optional)

pot

Steamer (optional)

Production steps

1. Prepare the dough

Mix flour and water according to the ratio of 2: 1 and knead into dough. If you want to make the dough more elastic, you can add an egg. Knead the dough until the surface is smooth and not sticky, then cover it with a wet cloth and wake it for 20-30 minutes.

Make spaghetti

Divide the proofed dough into small pieces of appropriate size, and then roll them into thin slices with a rolling pin. If you want to wrap jiaozi or steamed stuffed buns, you can use a noodle machine to cut the dough into circles of appropriate size.

If you want to make noodles, you can cut the dough into thin strips and dry or steam it.

Cooking spaghetti

Put the prepared spaghetti into a pot, add appropriate amount of salt and oil, and cook until it is done. If you want to make steamed dumplings or steamed buns, you can steam them in a steamer 10- 15 minutes.

skill

When making dough, you can add proper amount of salt and oil according to your own taste to increase the flavor and taste of dough.

When rolling, you can sprinkle some dry flour on the dough to prevent the dough from sticking to the rolling pin.

When making pasta, you can add some vegetables and meat to increase the taste and nutritional value of pasta.

Through the above steps, we can make delicious pasta. Whether it's steamed bread, jiaozi, noodles or steamed buns, you can easily make delicious pasta at home as long as you master the making method. Let's enjoy the art of food together!