Monascus rice noodles (one of the food cultures inherited for thousands of years)

Monascus rice flour is a kind of traditional food which originated in the south of China. According to historical records, the history of monascus rice flour can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, red rice flour existed as a royal tribute, and then gradually spread to the people and became a household name. Monascus rice flour not only has unique taste, but also has certain nutritional value, and is a popular food.

Method for making red rice flour

The preparation method of monascus rice flour is very simple, just need to prepare monascus rice and water. The following are the specific steps of making red rice noodles:

1. Prepare Redmi and water, and soak Redmi in water 12-24 hours.

2. Put the soaked Redmi into a stone mill, add a proper amount of water and grind it into rice slurry.

3. Pour the rice slurry into the pot, add appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil over medium heat.

4. After boiling, stir slowly with low fire until the rice slurry becomes solid.

5. Take out the solid rice slurry, air-cool, knead it into small particles, and make it into red rice flour.

Practice of monascus rice flour

There are many ways to make red rice noodles. The following is a common one:

1. Prepare red rice noodles, pork, tofu, vegetables and other ingredients, cut pork into small pieces, cut tofu into small pieces, and wash and cut vegetables into sections.

2. Cook the pork in the pot and remove it for later use.

3. Cook the tofu in the pot and remove it for later use.

4. Cook red rice noodles in the pot.

5. Put the cooked red rice noodles into a bowl, and add appropriate amount of pork, tofu and vegetables.

6. Add the right amount of salt, chicken essence, chopped green onion and other seasonings and mix well.

Nutritional value of monascus rice flour

Monascus rice flour is a healthy and nutritious food with the following nutritional values:

1. Monascus rice is rich in protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, which can provide various nutrients needed by human body.

2. Red rice flour is rich in cellulose, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation.

3. Red rice flour is rich in antioxidants, which can effectively resist the invasion of free radicals and protect human health.