About the top ten specialties of Shanxi
Shanxi is one of the birthplaces of the Chinese nation. It has a long history, a gathering of people, and rich historical and cultural heritage. It is known as the "Cradle of Chinese Civilization." The following are the top ten specialties of Shanxi that I have compiled for you. They are for reference only. I hope it can help you!
1. Pingyao beef geographical indication product
Produced in Pingyao, Shanxi. Nanzheng, Ninggu and other villages in Pingyao County and Haojiabao in Jiexiu County, Haojiabao has the best quality and the highest output. Since Haojiabao is close to Pingyao, most of the beef produced in Nanzheng, Ninggu and other places has historically come from. It is collected and distributed, so it is collectively called "Pingyao Beef". It is said that Pingyao beef became world-famous in the mid-Ming Dynasty, with a production and marketing history of more than 300 years. In the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, many dignitaries regarded it as a must-have delicacy for banquets. In the 1930s, Pingyao beef was shipped to Beijing, Tianjin, Xi'an and other provinces and cities. At that time, during the autumn and winter seasons, businessmen from all over the country flocked to Pingyao to sell beef, and Pingyao beef became a sad phenomenon in the north. Pingyao beef has a ruddy appearance, fresh and tender meat, fat but not greasy, and lean but not woody. After slaughtering a high-quality vegetable cow or an old mutilated cow, remove the bones immediately, then split the whole cow in half, and press the head, neck, ribs, front fat, back ribs, head, fat circumference, Erdaodun, Dunzi meat, etc. Nine parts are divided into 1 piece. Two marinated meats. Dry the cut beef for two or three hours, sprinkle local nitrate salt on the meat, put it into a vat, seal the vat with tripe and store it. The marinating time depends on the season: half a month in summer, one month in spring and autumn, Two or three months in winter. Third, cook the meat. Take out the marinated beef, wash it with cold water, put it into layers in a special cylindrical pot, usually 800 kilograms per pot, add...
2. Shanxi mature vinegar geographical indication product
Old mature vinegar is produced in Qingxu County and has thousands of years of vinegar history and culture. The color of mature vinegar is reddish brown and its taste is mainly "soft, sour, sweet and fragrant". It is the first of the four famous vinegars in my country. Produced in Qingxu, Shanxi. "Donghu" brand mature vinegar was founded in the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 350 years. It is the authentic mature vinegar from Shanxi. "Donghu" brand mature vinegar is famous both at home and abroad for its exquisite brewing technology and excellent color, aroma and taste, ranking first among famous vinegars in China. Features: Brown-red color, rich vinegar aroma, soft and palatable sour taste, sweet and mellow taste, can be cooked cold and cooked. The main ingredient is acetic acid and contains a variety of organic acids, amino acids, etc. It has the functions of increasing appetite, promoting digestion, relieving fishiness and greasiness, decomposing fat, preventing diseases and strengthening the body. It is a good product for health care and seasoning. It is said that the production of cool vinegar began in Shanxi during the Zhou Dynasty, and some workshops in Kujin Yang began brewing old mature vinegar during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The first person to officially launch the "Shanxi Mature Vinegar" brand was producer Wang Laifu. During the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, Wang Laifu came to Qingyuan (now Xu County, Qing Dynasty) and opened a vinegar workshop by taking advantage of the abundant local raw materials and excellent water quality, and changed the aged white vinegar into smoked vinegar. In fact, the brewing of mature vinegar is much earlier than that of Wang Laifu. There are many varieties of vinegar in Shanxi, aged...
3. Qinzhou yellow millet geographical indication product
A kind of millet produced in Qin County, Shanxi Province (ancient name Qinzhou). This rice has excellent quality and unique characteristics. It is sweet, fragrant and very delicious. It is known as the "King of Millets" due to its high nutritional value. It is one of the four famous rice in my country. "Qinzhou Yellow" millet participated in the Indian International Expo in 1919 and became well-known overseas. It has been continuously rated as first-class millet in China and won the title of "Best Millet in the Country". Why is Xiaomi’s “Qinzhou Huang” called “Wuge Lao”? There is also a legend here: It is said that in the Ming Dynasty, there was an ancient temple in Tanshan, Qinzhou. There were several monks living in the temple. They lived in poverty and suffered from hunger. When they saw that the land around the temple was barren, they reclaimed it. Sow rough grain. After several years of careful cultivation and domestication, the rough valley has undergone magical changes. This kind of millet is waxy yellow in color, with round particles, shaped like pearls, and crystal clear. After being cooked into rice, it is soft and delicious, with a fragrant taste. The more you chew it, the more fragrant it becomes, so it was named "Climbing Cranberry". During the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, Wu, a bachelor of Baohe Palace, was a native of Qinzhou and was known as "Mr. Wu Ge". When I returned home, I heard that the "climbing grass" was of excellent quality and looked like gold beads. There were no grains of rice hanging on the side of the pot for cooking porridge, and the rice was sweet and delicious when steamed and cut. In order to confirm the rumors, I went to Tanshan Temple to taste it in person, and the reputation was well-deserved. At that time, he...
4. Jiaocheng Junzao geographical indication product
Jiaocheng Junzao has a cultivation history of more than 1,000 years and has been exhibited at the Paris Expo in France.
Junzao has a unique shape, which is bottle-shaped or cylindrical with a thin top and a thick bottom. The color is deep red, the skin is thin and the flesh is thick, the stone is small and the fruit is large, crisp and sweet, and the pulp weight accounts for more than 95% of the total weight, so it is said that "eight people weigh one foot, ten people weigh one pound". This jujube tastes sweet and crisp, and is excellent when eaten raw or dried. Fresh dates contain 28.69% sugar, 0.45% acid, and are rich in vitamin C and other nutrients. Jiaocheng Junzao is one of the four famous jujubes in Shanxi. It is known as the "Queen of Jujubes" and is known as "eight are one foot, ten are one pound". Junzao fruit is large, thick-fleshed, crispy, sweet, nutritious, and widely used. Jujube meat can extract edible flavors and can also be used as medicine. It has the functions of nourishing blood and replenishing qi, calming the mind and stomach, strengthening the spleen and fighting cancer. Geographical scope Jiaocheng Junzao is distributed in the south-central part of Jiaocheng County, Shanxi Province, on the east side of Luliang Mountain and on the western edge of Jinzhong Basin, between 111°24′-111°17′ east longitude and 37°28′-37°54′ north latitude. between. The distribution area is 1822.11 square kilometers and the altitude is 800-1200 meters; it is distributed in Tianning Town, Xiajiaying Town, Xiying Town, Hongxiang Township, Lingdi Township, Xishe Town and other places in Jiaocheng County. The territorial protection scope covers an area of ??3,500 hectares, and the total production area...
5. Taigu Hupingzao geographical indication product
The main production areas are Limizhuang in Taigu County, Yuci and Pingyao It is also cultivated in , Jiaocheng and Qingxu. It is said that Huping Zao was cultivated during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The fruit is large and named after its shape that resembles a "pot". The peel is thin, the flesh is thick and crisp, and the sweetness and sourness are moderate. Fresh dates contain 37.8% refractive sugar, 30.35% total sugar, 0.57% acid, and a sugar-acid ratio of 52.92:1. Each 100 grams of fresh dates contains 493.2 mg of vitamin C. Dried dates contain 71.38% sugar and 3.15% acid, with a sugar-acid ratio of 22.66:1. Each 100 grams of dried dates contains 30.13 mg of vitamin C. Red dates are sweet and delicious, rich in nutrients, and have high health and medical value. There is a folk saying that "eating three dates a day will keep you from looking old for a lifetime." Long-term consumption plays an important role in improving human health. Its leaves, branches, core, branch bark and roots can be used as medicine. It is mainly used to treat evil qi in the heart and stomach. It has beneficial effects on qi, blood, stomach and nerves, and calms the mind. For all diseases of physical weakness, long-term use can lighten the body and prolong life, strengthen the will and strengthen the mind. The protection scope of Taigu Hupingzao geographical indication products shall be based on the scope proposed by Taigu County, Shanxi Province in the "Report on Delimiting the Protection Scope of Taigu Hupingzao Geographical Indication Products" (Taizhengfa [2006] No. 29), which is Mingxing Town, Houcheng Township, Beiwang Township, Shuixiu Township, Hucun Town, Yangyi...
6. Yingxian Purple Garlic Geographical Indication Products
Produced in the Xiaoshikou area of ??Yingxian County at the foot of Hengshan Mountain, the garlic skin is purple-red, the head is fat and the petals are large, the spicy flavor is strong, the outer skin is loose and the inner petals are tight. If you put purple-skinned garlic under the tire of a large carriage and roll it over, you will see a strange phenomenon. When the tire first touches the tire, the garlic will break into several pieces and fly out to both sides with a "pop" sound. , never crushed like ordinary garlic. The garlic paste made from purple-skinned garlic is different from that of ordinary garlic. Generally, garlic paste changes color and taste overnight, but Yingxian purple-skinned garlic paste can be stored for two or three days, and the color and taste remain unchanged. Purple-skinned garlic is of high quality. Every time it goes on the market in autumn, people rush to buy it, either braid it into large pieces and hang it on the eaves, or take it with them as gifts to relatives and friends. Today, Yingxian purple garlic has become a local product for export. A local proverb says: "Purple-skinned garlic in Yingxian County cannot be crushed by a horse-drawn carriage", which describes its high quality. The garlic skin is purple-red, the head is fat and the petals are large, the spicy flavor is strong, and the coating is tight...
7. Pick the tips
Use chopsticks to pick the noodles along the edge of the plate. This kind of pasta is unique in its preparation, soft and refreshing, easy to digest, and paired with fried meat, fried sauce, and meat and vegetable marinade, it is unique. The two ends of the pick are slender, the middle part is slightly thicker, white and smooth, soft and ribbed. Topped with toppings and seasoned, it is very delicious. It is one of the main folk noodles in Jinzhong. In people's daily life, due to different noodle picking tools, there are many types of noodle picking. For example, those made of wooden spoons, bamboo chopsticks, iron spoons, and iron-tipped chopsticks; those made of large bowls and bamboo chopsticks; and those made of porcelain plates and bamboo chopsticks. Weighing turntables, top-notch ones, etc., all come in many varieties, each with its own characteristics. Second is Tijian. According to legend, during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, a man named Chang Wanda from Yuci opened a restaurant in the Sixiang Joint Trading Company in Kyaktu City. He specialized in Shanxi noodles, such as Tijian, which made Tijian famous in one fell swoop. Because Tijian has strong local characteristics, is easy to make, and is delicious to eat. Therefore, Tijian is not only widely spread in China, but also spread to many overseas countries and regions. Tikjian is a delicacy among Shanxi people’s lunch recipes. You can use white flour, sorghum noodles (usually with elm skin noodles), and multi-grain noodles.
Red-faced picky tips (also known as picky stocks) were one of the main lunches for residents in central China in the past. A master, using special dials and iron chopsticks...
8. Xiaoyi Huoshao
Huoshao is a cake snack with a special flavor in Xiaoyi County, Shanxi Province. Yihuo Shao can be divided into salty fire, sugar fire and vegetable fire. The salty roast is filled with salt and fennel, then grilled. When eating, it will be even more delicious if served with chopped green onion, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and MSG. To make sugar-fired dough, put the old yeast, alkali flour and cold water into a basin and stir into a thin paste, then pour in the flour and form a dough. After the dough is mixed, dip your hands in cold water and knead repeatedly until the dough is smooth, then cover it. Soak the cloth in a damp cloth for thirty minutes. At the same time, stir the brown sugar, sesame paste, and osmanthus to form a sugar sauce. Then put the dough on an oiled chopping board, roll it into long strips, cut it into pieces, flatten it, and then roll it horizontally into a thick piece five inches long and three inches wide. Then, with your left hand (thumb on top, other four fingers on the bottom) Hold the left end of the thick piece and lift up the dough, then swing it to the right side of the chopping board with your wrist (the force should be even and the movement should be neat when swinging), and it will fall horizontally on the chopping board into a ruler-long piece of dough with a "pop" sound. Spread the sugar sauce evenly on top, and use your left hand to hold up the left end of the dough and gently stretch it outward...
9. Daning watermelon geographical indication product
Daning watermelon is produced by farmers It has red flesh and black seeds and is rich in nutrients. It is quite famous in southern Shanxi. I hope everyone will try it. Daning County is located at the southern end of Luliang Mountain in Shanxi Province, on the east bank of the Yellow River. It is surrounded by mountains and is shaped like a basin. The lowest altitude is 481 meters and the highest is 1791 meters. The soil is fertile and the soil is zonal brown soil. The climate is mild and the average number of sunshine is 2466.7. Hours, the temperature difference between day and night is large, which is most suitable for watermelon planting. The Xinshui River in Daning runs through the entire territory. The climate is mild and the water resources are incomparable to neighboring counties. It is commonly known as the "Little Golden Palace". The characteristics of Daning watermelon are high sugar content, reaching 12-15 degrees. The melon body is large, the skin is thin and the flesh is crispy. The inside of the melon is full of red pulp, dotted with a few black seeds, and the knife edge is cracked, and the sweet juice flows down. It tastes sweet and crisp, with a unique taste. More importantly, watermelon is rich in vitamins and fructose, which has the effects of clearing away heat, reducing blood pressure, and being a diuretic. Although Daning watermelons have such a high-quality taste, they have always been sold in bulk in mobile markets and on the beach, or sold to foreign traders at low prices, but they have never been sold in supermarkets, resulting in great losses to the interests of melon farmers. It all comes down to melon farmers not realizing that they should have their own brand. The only way to truly get out of the predicament...
10. Liulin Big Red Date Geographical Indication Product
Liulin Big Red Date has a history of more than 1300 years and is known for its good quality and high yield. Long-standing reputation. It is characterized by fresh color, thick skin, small core, high sugar content, sweet taste and storage resistance. The fresh fruit is crisp and delicious, sweet and sour; after drying, the meat is as moist as oil, the sugar shreds are long and shiny, and the mellow fragrance is refreshing. Liulin Zao is also a good tonic for nourishing the spleen and stomach, and has certain curative effects on hypertension, coronary heart disease, and liver disease. Liulin Red Dates, Shanxi Province Liulin County Red Dates Production and Marketing Association, Liulin Red Dates Agricultural Products Geographical Indication Regional Protection Scope is Wangjiagou Township, Mengmen Town, Chengjiazhuang Town, Jiajiayuan Township, Shixi Township, Xue Township under the jurisdiction of Liulin County, Luliang City, Shanxi Province There are 8 towns, 7 townships, and 257 administrative villages in Cunzhen, Mucun Town, Liulin Town, Zhuangshang Town, Lijiawan Township, Chenjiawan Township, Gaojiagou Township, Sanjiao Town, Jinjiazhuang Township, and Liuyu Town. . The geographical coordinates are 110°39′45″—111°05′33″ east longitude, 37°08′00″—37°37′28″ north latitude AGI2010-02-00212… ;