Kiâm-piánn, (Chinese: 澎湖鹹餅; pinyin: Pénghú Xían Bǐng) or Penghu Salty Biscuit, is a traditional Taiwanese biscuit, originating from the island of Penghu.[1][2]
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| Alternative names | Penghu Salty Biscuit |
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| Place of origin | Taiwan |
| Serving temperature | Cold |
| Main ingredients | flour, water, sugar, lard, scallions, salt, sesame seeds |
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| Traditional Chinese | 澎湖鹹餅 | ||||||||||
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History
editThe origin of kiâm-piánn dates back to the Qing Dynasty. The first pastry chef to create these biscuits relocated to Penghu from China, where he introduced a savory variation to the predominantly sweet Taiwanese pastries of the time. This innovation was well-received, and for over a century, the shop has faithfully adhered to the original recipe, establishing salty biscuits as a signature delicacy in Penghu. Initially round, the biscuits were later changed to a rectangular shape to facilitate packaging and handling. The biscuits are characterized by a crispy texture and a savory taste with a hint of pepper, which becomes subtly sweet upon chewing.[3][4]
Ingredients and Preparation
editThe traditional recipe for salty biscuits includes low-gluten flour (40%), water (15%), lard (25%), pepper powder (7%), chopped scallions, salt, sesame seeds, and white sugar (13%). The preparation involves combining low-gluten flour with all the ingredients to form a dough, which is then divided into small portions called the "filling." Separately, medium-gluten flour is kneaded to create the "skin," which is also portioned into small pieces. Each piece of filling is wrapped with the skin, flattened, folded several times, and then pressed into small rectangular shapes using a machine. The biscuits are baked for approximately fifteen minutes and, once cooled, are packaged.[5]
Variations
editA vegetarian version of the biscuit is available, catering to different dietary needs.
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Penghu Exclusive Specialties". travelking.com.tw. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ 廖得凱. "澎湖古城小吃巡禮｜從炸棗、鹹餅到手工麵線，品味超過400年的經典滋味". 微笑台灣. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ 林文鎮、黃莉芸、崔璐璐、林麗芬、葉欣華、陳貴銀、陳仁和、王慧筠, ed. (1998). 《澎湖產業文化誌－傳統糕餅》 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 澎湖縣: 澎湖采風文化學會. ISBN 9579857814.
- ^ "2024「澎湖名產」推薦！必買TOP15澎湖伴手禮，告訴你澎湖不是只有黑糖糕". Women's Health Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ "〈鹹餅〉" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Penghu.info｜澎湖知識服務平台.
External links
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