Luannan’s famous specialties

"Luannan Sea Crab" is also a yellow crab. It grows in shallow seas. It lays eggs locally and hatches naturally there. Sea crabs are limbed animals with giant claws and pointed armor, which are blue and crawl sideways. Its meat is tender, yellow and fat, delicious and delicious. It has medicinal effects such as nourishing muscles and replenishing qi, regulating stomach and digestion, dissipating heat, and unblocking meridians. It has high nutritional value. "Luannan sea crab" is produced in Liuzan and Nanbao areas on the southern coast of Luannan County. It has a history of four to five hundred years and is one of Luannan's famous specialties.

The meat and yellow color of "Luannan Sea Crab" are both beautiful. Today, they are eaten in many ways. They can be steamed, boiled, stewed, stir-fried, or dried to make crab meat, crab roe, or processed into crab sauce. . During the spring floods, when the toon buds begin to bloom, and the peony first blooms, sea crabs can be eaten with the toon buds. The taste is delicious, and if used with wine to enjoy the flowers, the elegance will be even stronger. Hence the poem "Yellow condensation is white, tender and red are crisp, peony mixed with wine is fragrant at the window". Prawns are arthropods that are dioecious. Male shrimps are larger than female shrimps and most mature within one year. Prawns are called prawns because they were sold in pairs before the cooked products were put on the market. It is greenish white and translucent when fresh, and coral red when cooked. Prawns are wrapped in thin meat and fat. They are delicious and nutritious. Each hundred grams contains 26.6 grams of protein, 0.7 grams of fat, and a variety of vitamins. Prawns are suitable for all kinds of cooking and are a delicacy on the banquet table and a treasure to accompany with wine. Therefore, there is a poem by the predecessors, "When you enjoy flowers and wine, you must cherish the taste, and smile with a pair of coral hooks."

Oriental prawns cultured in counties along the coast of Hebei Province have the habit of being quiet, lying dormant during the day and coming out at night, and are more active in the morning and evening. It usually likes to live in mud and sand. The food intake of shrimp changes with the development stage, water temperature, and water quality conditions. The suitable water temperature is between 18°C ??and 30°C. Stop eating at 8°C and die below 4°C. Life is abnormal at 38°C and death occurs at 39°C. The salt tolerance range is between 15 and 40‰. After artificial breeding of shrimps, the shrimp seedlings are put into shrimp ponds in early May and artificial feeding of feed is required. The shrimps feed most vigorously from July to September and grow very quickly. Shrimp can be harvested from late September to early October. Adult shrimps are generally 12 to 16 centimeters long and weigh about 25 to 50 grams.

Prayfish are produced in all coastal counties of our province. In the past, we mainly relied on marine fishing, and the output was not high. In recent years, with the development of commodity production, coastal counties have used coastal beaches to engage in marine shrimp farming, and the output has increased year by year. "Luannan hairy shrimp", commonly known as shrimps, is an "indigenous" of the Bohai Bay. It lays eggs, hatches and grows locally. Generally, it dies once a year. Because of its fast growth and short lifespan, there is a saying that "the growth cycle is short and the resources are recovered quickly." "Luannan Hairy Shrimp" is complete in body, white in color, thin in skin and fat in flesh, delicious in taste and rich in nutrients. It is rich in protein, multiple vitamins and trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus and iron. It is a cheap and popular seafood that people like to eat, and it is one of the famous specialties of Luannan County.

"Luannan Hairy Shrimp" is produced in the Nanbao and Liuzan areas on the southern coast of the county and has a history of four to five hundred years. During the spring and autumn floods, fishermen use nets and rack nets to catch fish. Except for a small part of the caught fresh shrimps that are sold locally and processed into shrimp oil and shrimp paste, most of them are boiled and fried in salt water, dried in the sun, removed from impurities, and made into dried products.

Whether it is steamed, stir-fried, boiled, served or served cold, "Luannan Hairy Shrimp" tastes fresh and timeless, and has excellent taste. At the same time, hairy shrimp has high medicinal value. Regular consumption of hairy shrimp has certain curative effects on many diseases such as hepatitis, hemorrhoids, itchy skin, ascites, leukorrhea, etc. Cuttlefish (the local dialect pronounces the word "mo" as mi), also called cuttlefish, is another name for squid. Luannan, Leting, Fengnan and other counties (districts) in Tangshan jurisdiction are all produced along the coast. But in terms of quality, the cuttlefish produced in Nanpu and Liuzan along the coast of Luannan County are the best. Because the sea area is muddy, the cuttlefish produced have no sand in their stomachs and will not taste disgusting when eaten. Therefore, it is Luannan One of the specialties of the county sea area, it is a kind of seafood that people like to eat. When outsiders come to Luannan as guests, the hospitable Luannan people will make cuttlefish dishes for them to taste. Before leaving, the host will give a few kilograms of cuttlefish as a unique gift from his hometown.

The cuttlefish lives in sea water and is a mollusk with an oval and flat body, pale color, and uneven ink spots. There is a pair of big eyes on the head, and there are ten arms and legs on the edge of the mouth, and there are suckers on the inside of the arms and legs. The cuttlefish has neither strong attack power nor sharp weapons to attack food, but it can secrete ink-colored liquid in its body. Whenever it encounters an enemy, it can emit "ink" to dye the surrounding seawater black to protect itself and escape. This "ink" contains anesthetics, which can anesthetize the enemy's sense of smell. This method is often used to catch small fish and shrimps to satisfy hunger.

According to the elders along the coast, cuttlefish is not a real "fish" because it has no backbone. Like those clams, it is a soft-bodied shellfish. The cuttlefish is a shellfish, so why doesn’t it have a “shell” on its body? According to legend, a long time ago, cuttlefish also had a "shell". Because of its active nature, it carried a heavy shell, which hindered its activities. After a long period of evolution, the shell was hidden inside the mantle, which served as a support for the soft body. effect. Because the shell is loose, it not only does not increase the burden, but also increases buoyancy when swimming. After cutting the cuttlefish open, you will see two white bones, which are the original shells. They are commonly known as "cuttlefish bones" (also known as sea rabbit bones). In traditional Chinese medicine, they are called "cuttlefish bones" or "sea rabbit bones". ".

The meat of cuttlefish is white and tender, which is the delicacy in the sea and is very nutritious. Each 100 grams of cuttlefish meat contains 13 grams of protein, 0.7 grams of fat, 1.4 grams of sugar, and also contains inorganic salts such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and multiple vitamins. Cuttlefish is full of treasures and has high medicinal value. According to ancient literature, cuttlefish meat has the functions of nourishing blood and nourishing yin, replenishing kidneys and ventilation, removing blood stasis and relieving pain. Cuttlefish bone is a traditional hemostatic medicine. According to Li Shizhen's "Compendium of Materia Medica" in the Ming Dynasty: "Squid bone is also a medicine for dividing blood from Jueyin - all blood diseases can be cured." In ancient times, there were 25 prescriptions for jellyfish, which are now used in medicine. For example, cuttlefish bone powder is used to directly treat gastric bleeding and traumatic bleeding. "Squid juice" is used as a hemostatic drug, such as for gastrointestinal bleeding, tuberculosis hemoptysis and functional uterine bleeding.

There are many ways to eat cuttlefish today, such as "fried cuttlefish flowers", stir-fried cuttlefish, etc., which are all popular delicacies. "Squid stewed with pork" is an authentic hometown dish that is generally loved by people. Its characteristic is that "the fish has the aroma of meat and the meat has the taste of fish". No wonder people say: "Squid stewed with pork, you can't eat enough!" Baigezhuang rice is concentrated in Baigezhuang, Yangling, Hugezhuang and other areas of Luannan County. It is famous for its high yield and good quality, and is called Luannan. One of the local products of Nan County. Begezhuang rice has uniform grains, is rich in stickiness, is soft and fragrant, has strong palatability and is rich in nutrients. It contains 7.3 grams of protein, 2.5 grams of fat, 75 grams of starch and 0.8 grams of cellulose per 100 grams. It is a popular food among people. It is comparable to Tianjin Xiaozhan rice.

The Baigezhuang area is located in the lower reaches of the Luan River and on the coast of the Bohai Sea. It has abundant water resources, fertile soil, mild climate, and long sunlight hours, which is suitable for rice growth. Rice has been grown here for more than 60 years. With the continuous improvement of farmland water conservancy facilities and the improvement of rice cultivation and management technology, rice production has developed rapidly, with the planting area reaching a maximum of 320,000 acres and a total output of more than 300 million kilograms. It is the main food crop in Luannan County. In addition to meeting the daily needs of local people, they are also sold in large quantities to North China, Northeast China, Northwest China and other places, increasing farmers' income. "Luannan sea rice" is processed from white velvet shrimp. Because the body, whiskers, and meat of this shrimp are white, people in the past have praised it as "a boy with a curved body and a jade waist, two inches of silver whiskers and one inch of muscle." "Luannan sea rice" is slightly salty in taste, rich in nutrients, delicious and contains a lot of protein and vitamins. It is a favorite food of the people and is an excellent gift for relatives and friends. It is one of the famous specialties of Luannan County.

"Luannan sea rice" is produced in Nanbao and Liuzan areas on the southern coast of the county. It has a production history of more than 400 years. Every spring and autumn, fishermen use nets and rack nets to catch fresh shrimps, put them into a boiling salt water pot, wait until the water boils, cook them until they are eight-mature, quickly fish them out, dry them in the sun, and put them in cloth bags or Use a fine-mesh net and hit it against the wall to separate the skin and flesh, and then use a dustpan to remove it.

In addition to meeting local needs, "Luannan Haimi" is mostly sold to Beijing, Tianjin and Northeast China. Peanut cultivation has a long history in the central, western and northern areas of Luannan County. According to research, it began in the late Ming Dynasty and began to flow into the international market in the late Qing Dynasty. Due to its sandy soil, sufficient sunlight and other natural conditions, it is suitable for peanut cultivation. Luannan County peanuts are famous for their large size, white fruit, thin skin, plump and shiny kernels, and are known as "East Road Peanuts" in the international market.

Donglu peanuts can be squeezed for oil, fried, cooked, stuffed, made into peanut butter, processed into candies and other foods. They are delicious and nutritious, making them a popular food. Peanut seeds contain fat, protein, various nutrients, vitamins and a small amount of metal elements, and are high in calories. It also has medicinal effects such as "pleasant the spleen and stomach, moistening the lungs and reducing phlegm, nourishing and regulating qi, clearing the throat and removing blood stasis".

Since the introduction of high-quality small peanut varieties in the late 1980s, and the planting began to be covered with plastic mulch, the yield has increased significantly, and Luannan County has become one of the main production areas in Tangshan City.

The Donglu peanuts produced are very popular in the international market, and are known as "Wancheng peanuts-unparalleled".

Suitable for the reproduction and growth of fish, shrimp, shellfish and crabs. The area of ??artificially cultivated shrimp has reached 3,867 hectares, with an annual output of 10,000 tons. It is a famous shrimp farming county in China. The central part of the county is the main rice-producing area, covering an area of ??24,666 hectares. The rice output is 100,000 tons, ranking first in Hebei Province. The rice produced is excellent, fragrant and palatable, and rich in stickiness. The county's Bagezhuang Town and Nanbao Town are famous far and wide. The main producing area of ??"Begezhuang Rice" has long been famous in the international market. The west and north are peanut production areas, covering an area of ??12,000 hectares and producing 20,000 tons. The east is the main wheat and corn producing area, with annual output reaching 700,000 tons and 200,000 tons respectively. The county's vegetable planting area reaches 4,000 hectares, with many varieties and good quality. Rich aquatic resources and a long history of breeding industry provide favorable conditions. The word "饹馇" originates from the Manchu or Mongolian pronunciation, which means pancake. There is a very interesting story circulating among the people in Tangshan about the origin of the word "饹". Chu said that after the Qing Dynasty built the Dongling Tomb in Zunhua, the guardians of the tomb sent this specialty to the palace to please the royal family. At that time, the Empress Dowager Cixi had a habit of taking only two bites of the dishes she was served before taking them away. One time, the imperial kitchen served vinegar noodles. She saw that she had not eaten it and asked: "What kind of dish is this?" The eunuch quickly replied: "I haven't named it yet. Please give me a name by Lafayette." "The Empress Dowager Cixi took a few bites while listening, and the eunuch hurriedly moved down. Unexpectedly, the Empress Dowager Cixi said "leave it aside" before she had eaten enough. The eunuch thought that this was the name of the dish given by the Queen Mother, and immediately passed it on: "Lafayette gave this dish the name of 'Ke Zha'." Ke Zha is a homophonic pronunciation of "Luke Zha". From then on, the name "Luke Zha" has been passed down among the people to this day. Zha's net worth has also greatly increased.

The traditional way of making glutinous rice noodles is exquisite in the materials used and the production process is meticulous. It is a craft work, and the glutinous rice cakes made in Luannan are the most authentic. First, select high-quality mung beans, soak them in water, and rinse the bean skins; then grind the beans with water to form a soy milk, then add an appropriate amount of turmeric powder (for coloring) and mix thoroughly, and use a special frying pan to spread Form into pancake shape. The cooked glutinous rice is bright yellow in color, soft and delicious in texture, and exudes a unique fragrance of mung beans.

In addition, from the perspective of nutritional diet therapy, mung bean paste also has the functions of clearing the liver and stomach, purging fire and relieving heat, beautifying and detoxifying, lowering blood pressure and blood lipids, which is in line with the current promotion of integrated diet therapy and healthy diet. Require. Nowadays, Luoza dishes have become a unique delicacy loved by Tangshan people, including vinegar Luoza, braised Luoza, fried Luoza, Jiaoluoza, glass Luoza, fried Luoza, Luoza skewers, sweet and sour Luoza, etc. , it is said that it can make more than a hundred dishes, which are very unique. When placed on the dining table, they are of high quality, different shapes, delicious and fragrant. In recent years, Luozha has become more and more popular. Luozha Banquet has become a specialty dish for entertaining guests at home and abroad, and has won praises from diners.