Shaanxi delicacy Guokui is delicious and not expensive. When was it invented?

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Guokui is one of the eight monsters in Shaanxi. Its name comes from the fact that its shape looks like a helmet, so it is called Guokui. The production process of Guokui is very delicate, and it has always been famous for its four distinctive characteristics: "dry, crispy, white and fragrant". Guokui is made by kneading dough with oil and cooking it over a slow fire. It has a hollow inner shape, a crispy outer shape, and layers on the inside. The edges are relatively thick and can absorb the soup without leaking it. There are many different opinions about the origin of Guokui. Let’s talk about the origin of Guokui below. The origin of pot helmets

There are many folk theories about the origin of pot helmets. For example, the earliest story about the origin of pot helmets can be traced back to the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. It is said that when King Wen of Zhou conquered Zhou, pot helmets were used as rations for soldiers. In the Xifu area of ??Shaanxi, there is still a variety of pot helmets called "Wenwang Pot Helmets".

But in addition to the above about the origin of pot helmets, there is another popular theory that the pot helmets originated from the Qin Dynasty. It is said that the Qin army invented the pot helmets during the same war between the Six Kingdoms.

In addition, there is another theory that pot helmets originated when the Qianling Mausoleum was built in the Tang Dynasty. Craftsmen invented pot helmets as people's rations at that time. The locals called them Qianzhou pot helmets.

It is actually difficult to truly understand the true origin of folk snacks like this, because there are few historical documents recording this snack, and most of this snack has been passed down to this day through people's mouth. A practice that has been passed down from generation to generation. Regarding the origin of Guokui, one thing we can be sure of

Although we cannot really determine the true origin of Guokui, one thing we can be sure of is that the birth of Guokui is related to the war and work and rest in ancient times. Inseparable connection, because of the special characteristics of Guokui, a delicacy that is easy to carry and not easy to deteriorate, and the key point is that it can satisfy hunger and endure hunger, and the preparation is simple and convenient, so it is said that its origin should be very early, so it is continues to this day.