Guilin Specialties

Guilin Specialties

Guilin belongs to the subtropical humid monsoon climate zone, with a long frost-free period, mild and humid conditions, sufficient sunlight, abundant heat, and abundant rainfall. The unique climate and landforms create a suitable environment for the growth and reproduction of various plants and animals, and breed rich local products with distinctive characteristics.

(1) Local products

Shatian pomelo

It is famous for its origin in Shatian Township, Rong County, Guangxi. It enjoyed high reputation as early as 2000 years ago. reputation. Later, it was gradually introduced to Guilin, Liuzhou and other places. The Shatian pomelo fruit is of medium size, with a single fruit weighing 750-2500 grams. The middle of the bottom is slightly concave, with a round raised seal ring (commonly known as the money pocket); the peel is thick, with 12 to 15 pieces of quince pulp and scoop skin inside. Thin; the flesh is white to light red, tastes as sweet as honey, has sufficient juice and is rich in nutrients. It has the reputation of "natural canned food". The pulp has the effects of moistening the lungs, clearing the intestines, facilitating bowel movements, and replenishing blood. It is beneficial to the development of human bones, blood, and muscles and the prevention of scurvy and beriberi. The peel can be used to make preserves and can also be used to process dishes with unique flavors. In the national fruit quality evaluation, Guilin Shatian pomelo won first place. It has become a traditional bulk export commodity and is very popular among consumers at home and abroad.

Water chestnuts

Mainly produced in Lingui, Yangshuo, Lingchuan, Xing'an and other counties in Guilin City, and produced in Weijiadu, Wangjiacun, Dongshan and Yaotou in urban areas Most famous. The city's annual output is 2,000 tons to 3,000 tons. Its cultivation history is at least 170 years. Guilin water chestnuts have large particles, thin skin, thick meat, fresh color, sweet taste, crispness and less residue. The larger ones weigh about 35 grams each. Guilin horseshoe has long been famous at home and abroad. It is a traditional export product of Guilin and is exported to Hong Kong, Macao and Southeast Asian countries. The fruit is usually eaten raw or cooked, and can also be made into water chestnut powder, water chestnuts in sugar water, water chestnuts, water chestnut wine, water chestnut vermicelli, water chestnuts, etc. The water chestnut candy produced in Guilin is fragrant, crispy, transparent, sweet, and has the original flavor of raw water chestnuts; the water chestnut powder is white and smooth, and together with Guixian lotus root powder, Longzhou betel nut powder and Pingle lily powder, it is known as the four major dessert specialties of Guangxi. It has the effects of digestion, clearing away heat, strengthening the stomach, resolving phlegm, quenching thirst, and eliminating jaundice. In addition, the water chestnut cakes sold in various teahouses and hotels are also generally popular.

Kumquat

The fruit is obovate, with golden skin and light yellow flesh. It can be eaten fresh, and can be made into tangerines, cans, orange cakes and juice extracts. It is produced in Yangshuo, Lipu and Gongcheng counties in Guilin; the kumquats produced in Baisha Township of Yangshuo are beautiful in color, large in size, thick in flesh, crisp in texture, fragrant, sweet and sour, and contain sugar (18-20%) and vitamin C1. , B2, B1, P and calcium, iron, phosphorus and other nutrients, which are very popular among consumers. In some places, kumquats are dwarfed and turned into bonsai trees, with golden fruits hanging all over the branches, symbolizing a fruitful harvest.

Wutong sugarcane

One of the famous fruit sugarcane in Guangxi, it is famous for its main production in Wutong Township, Lingui County. Height 150cm~180cm, thickness 2.5cm~3.5cm. Harvested from November to December. The skin of the stalk is thin and green, the flesh is white, crispy, juicy and sweet in taste. Sugarcane juice contains about 5% to 8% sugar and is one of the main "fruits" in Guilin in autumn and winter. Because it can relieve hangover and relieve greasiness, it is a must-have for every household during the Spring Festival.

Mangosteen

It is named because its root resembles the belly of Buddha. The fruit is oval or spherical, with light yellow pubescence on the surface. Mainly produced in Guilin City and Guilin region, Yongfu and Lingui County are the most famous, with a cultivation history of about a hundred years. Luo Han Guo is a specialty economic plant in Guilin. It is one of the traditional Chinese medicines and export commodities. It has high nutritional value and has the functions of clearing away heat and relieving summer heat, resolving phlegm and relieving cough, cooling blood and relaxing bones, clearing lungs and intestines, and producing body fluid and quenching thirst. It can treat acute and chronic diseases. It is suitable for tracheitis, pharyngitis, asthma, whooping cough, stomach heat, constipation, acute tonsillitis, etc. Diabetic patients are also suitable to take it. The herbal tea brewed from its fruit has long been famous. It can also be used as a condiment in stews, soups, cakes, candies, and biscuits. At present, in addition to exporting dried fruits, the products include granules, syrups, fruit essences, cough drops and fruit juice concentrates.

Lipu taro

Lipu taro is named after its origin in Lipu County. When you cut open a taro, you can see that the taro meat is covered with tiny red veins, similar to the betel nut pattern, which is called betel nut taro in Zai Peiology. It is cultivated everywhere. The mother taro is oval and has 5 to 8 child taros.

The main ones are mother taros, which generally weigh 1,000 to 1,500 grams each, with large ones weighing up to 2,500 grams. Taro meat is white and soft and of high quality. It is rich in protein, carbohydrates (starch), high calcium and certain vitamins. Lipu taro has a fragrant glutinous, loose powder and slightly sweet taste. It can be boiled or stewed with meat, sliced ??into hot pot and eaten, or made into taro balls. The most distinctive way to eat it is to eat Lipu taro with pork, taro and meat at the same time. The color, aroma, taste and shape are all excellent.

Yangshuo Niuxin Persimmon

Also known as persimmon flower. The flowers bloom in mid-April. The fruit is heart-shaped and spherical, orange-yellow, and turns red when mature from early October to November. It is usually seedless or has a few seeds. It is produced in Yangshuo, Lingui, Lipu, Pingle, Gongcheng and other counties in Guilin, and is also found in Cangwu, Rongxian, Pingnan, Yulin and other places. Yangshuo is the main producing area, and the annual output of fresh persimmons in Yangshuo and Gongcheng counties reaches more than 4,000 tons. The main advantages are: medium fruit shape, single fruit weight 170g ~ 196g; beautiful appearance, smooth and powdery; orange-red flesh, crispy and sweet, thick and juicy, with a sugar content of 18%. Suitable for raw food, and also suitable for making persimmons, with a cake yield of 20% to 30%; the yield is relatively high, with a single plant producing 150kg to 250kg of fruit, and a high-yielding plant can reach 1,200kg. Persimmon has the effects of moistening the lungs, relieving coughs, promoting fluid production, and moisturizing the intestines. Steamed food can treat sore throats, coughs, and dry throats.

(2) Food and drink

Guilin Sanhua Liquor:

Rice-flavored Xiaoqu Baijiu. The brewing history can be traced back to the Southern Song Dynasty. It was originally brewed by "master chefs" and was later introduced to the people. Professional brewing workshops did not appear in the Qing Dynasty. By the Republic of China, workshops were spread all over Guilin. After 1949, the state gathered outstanding winemakers from various private wineries and established the Guilin Brewery in 1952 (later renamed Guilin Beverage Factory and Guilin General Brewery in 1987). It continued to brew "Sanhua Liquor" using traditional techniques. . Because it has been steamed and boiled three times, countless bubbles can appear when shaken. The hops of good quality have fine hops and several layers. It is commonly known as "three-boiled flower wine", or "three-flower wine" for short. It is colorless and transparent, with an elegant honey aroma, a soft mouthfeel, a refreshing aftertaste, a sweet aftertaste, and a lingering fragrance after drinking. Drinking it in moderation can refresh your mind, activate blood circulation, and be beneficial to your health. The varieties include 57°, 38°, 30° and other series. From 1963 to 1989, it was rated as a national high-quality wine and received a silver medal at the second, third, fourth and fifth national wine appraisal conferences. In 1964, it was rated as a famous wine in Guangxi and sold to all provinces, cities and autonomous regions across the country, as well as Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Southeast Asia and other countries and regions.

Huaqiao Brand Guilin Chili Sauce

Produced by the Guilin Sauce Factory with a production history of more than 300 years, it is known as the "Three Treasures of Guilin" together with fermented bean curd and Sanhua wine. The main raw materials are fresh red pepper, tempeh and garlic. The selection of materials is very particular and the production process is unique. The drumsticks used are specially made by the factory, and the red peppers are provided by a dedicated base. After picking, cleaning and mincing the fresh peppers, they are mixed with other raw materials strictly according to the formula, sealed in the jar, stored for a certain period of time and then packaged and sold. It has the characteristics of reddish brown color, uniform thickness, spicy and mellow flavor, salty and palatable. It can strengthen the spleen, whet the appetite and aid digestion, making it a great condiment for banquets or at home. Since winning the Guilin Industrial Product Quality Award in 1979, it has won the Guangxi and National Ministry of Light Industry Quality Product Award in consecutive years. Sold throughout the country and exported to Hong Kong, Macao and Southeast Asia, it is deeply loved by consumers at home and abroad.

Sufu

Guilin Sufu Factory and other 6 companies produce it, with an annual output of about 100 million pieces. One of Guilin’s “Three Treasures”. Guilin fermented bean curd has a special production method: use high-quality soybeans to make hard tofu, squeeze out the water to make square cubes, and then put them in a mold cabinet to mold. When all 6 sides of the block have yellowish-white mycelium (mold), mix Sanhua wine, salt and other spices, put it in a jar or jar for marinating, and after 1 to 2 days, pour in rice wine to soak the block. , seal and store in a cool, dry place for 4 to 6 months. The finished fermented bean curd is a small piece that is more than an inch square and about 6 minutes thick. The surface is gelatinous and transparent, with a bright yellow color and a unique aroma. There are many ways to eat it. Guilin people eat porridge and steamed buns, and use it directly with meals. Most of them are used to make condiments, such as cold tofu, vermicelli, spring sprouts, steamed duck, braised ground sheep (dog meat), Lipu taro meat, etc., paired with Guilin fermented bean curd, which is a famous Guilin dish. Due to its unique color, aroma, taste and shape, it is a Guilin local product that tourists like to buy the most.

Huaqiao brand fermented bean curd won the National Quality Food Silver Award twice in 1983 and 1988, the gold medal at the First China Food Expo in 1988, and the gold medal at the Second Beijing International Expo in 1991. Xiangshan brand fermented bean curd won the Ministry of Light Industry and Guangxi Quality Product Awards in 1987 and 1988 respectively.

Yuba

A bean product, it is named after its shape resembles a dried bamboo branch. Guilin fermented bean curd factory is produced by more than 20 companies, with an annual output of more than 1,000 tons. Grind high-quality soybeans into soy milk and heat it in a pot. Pull up the condensed soy milk film with your hands and put it on a bamboo pole to dry or dry it. Guilin has produced yuba for more than a thousand years. Thanks to the soybeans soaked in the water of the Li River and Taohua River and the traditional special production process, the finished product is light yellow in color, shiny in oil, with fat branches, hollow and crispy, and of high quality. Contains 45% protein, 25% fat, and very low cholesterol and saturated fat. Because it contains phytonutrients, it is known as the "best vegetarian food". It has become a common dish for residents, especially monks, as far back as the Tang Dynasty. There are many ways to eat yuba, including frying, stewing, stir-frying and braised. Whether it is used as a main dish or a side dish, it can cook both meat and vegetable dishes that are delicious in color, fragrant, crispy and tender, and have a unique flavor. It is sold all over the country and exported to Southeast Asia, North America, Australia, Hong Kong and Macao and other countries and regions. "Xiangshan Brand" Yuba won the National Food Silver Award three times since 1981, the Gold Medal at the First China Food Expo in 1988, the Gold Medal at the First Expo of the Ministry of Light Industry in 1990, and the Gold Medal at the Second Beijing International Expo in 1991. "Lijiang Brand" Yuba won the Guangxi Quality Product Award in 1990.

Osmanthus wine

has a long history of brewing, and there are two types: Guilin brand and Wugang brand. Guilin brand osmanthus wine is produced by Guilin Brewery Factory. It is a sweet low-alcohol wine made from flowers and fruits. Made from local osmanthus and mountain grapes, it is soaked, distilled, adjusted, aged and filtered, with an alcohol content of 15° to 20°. The color is light yellow, with prominent osmanthus fragrance and the unique mellow aroma of mountain grape. It is sweet and sour, mellow and soft, with a long-lasting fragrance. Regular drinking can strengthen the spleen and stomach, aid digestion, activate blood circulation and replenish qi. In 1984 and 1989, it was rated as Guangxi's high-quality wine and high-quality food respectively. Wu Gang brand osmanthus wine is produced by Guilin Lingui Osmanthus Wine Factory. It is made from high-quality rice and fresh osmanthus as raw materials, and is refined using a double steaming and brewing process. The wine is clear and translucent, with a mellow and refreshing taste. It has the characteristics of Sanhua wine and the aroma of osmanthus, with a long aftertaste. The alcohol content is available in 38° and 50°.

Nan Tang

The general name for Guilin crisp candy, osmanthus inch gold candy, osmanthus sesame slices, peanut crisp, and peanut candy. First produced during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, it is one of Guilin's famous specialties. It is also a must-have traditional New Year product for Guilin people during the Spring Festival and a good treat for guests. Using sesame seeds, peanut kernels and white sugar as the main raw materials, it has a unique flavor of fragrant, sweet, loose, crisp and crisp. Guilin crispy candy is a treasure among southern candies. Absorbing the production techniques of the two major factions of the previous generations, "Cheng Nei Su" and "Cheng Wai Su", the carefully prepared powdery raw materials are pressed into rectangular pieces, with four small pieces making up a pack. It is crispy and easy to melt in the mouth, delicate and moist, suitable for all ages. Osmanthus Cunjin Sugar is known as Nantang Yihua. It is columnar, slightly thinner than the little finger, about an inch long, has a hollow crispy center, is covered with sesame seeds, and has a gold-like color. The sweet-scented osmanthus and sesame slices are square in shape and as thin as cicada wings; the peanut candy and peanut crisps each have their own characteristics, making them unforgettable. Since 1985, Guilin Nantang has won the Guangxi Quality Food Award and the National Ministry of Light Industry Quality Product Award. In 1989, it participated in the "China Science and Technology Day" exhibition in Moscow sponsored by the State Science and Technology Commission and received favorable reviews. In 1990, it won the bronze medal at the National Light Industry Expo. The main manufacturer is Guilin Candy Factory.

Osmanthus tea

has a long production history, exquisite processing technology and strict technical requirements. Select the fragrant roasted green tea base and high-quality golden osmanthus, and make it by mixing the scented flowers, dissipating heat through the flowers, reheating, jacquard, and stacking. It looks like a green leaf decorated with golden flowers, the soup is golden and bright, the taste is sweet and mellow, the aroma of tea and flowers is mixed, and the cold fragrance is elegant and long-lasting, which is a major feature of osmanthus tea. Long-term drinking has certain effects on stomatitis, periodontitis, chapped skin, and hoarse voice. In the 1970s, it began to be sold to countries and regions such as Japan and Hong Kong, and was very popular.

Maojian Tea

A precious green tea produced by Guilin Tea Science Research Institute in the early 1970s.

It is refined from the fine tea tree varieties cultivated by our institute and the tender buds and leaves picked before and after Qingming Festival. The cords are tight, thin and even, the front shoots are tall and beautiful, the color is green and the pekoe is exposed. After brewing, the soup color is clear, the bottom of the leaves is bright green, the fragrance is long-lasting, the taste is mellow, and the aftertaste is sweet. After testing by the China Tea Testing Center, it meets the quality requirements of famous tea and contains particularly high selenium. It is a unique selenium-rich tea in Guangxi and has unique effects on preventing and fighting cancer. In addition to being supplied to various parts of the country, it is also exported to Germany. In 1985 and 1989, it was rated as high-quality tea by the Ministry of Agriculture for two consecutive times at the National Famous Tea Exhibition and Evaluation Meeting.