Jiayu Lotus Root (Protected Geographical Indication Product)

Jiayu, a water town, is known as the "Hometown of Lotus Root" and has a long history of cultivation. Lotus root has been produced since ancient times. Advantages: In the old famine years, people used lotus root as a substitute for grain to satisfy their hunger, and now it is a delicacy at banquets.

In ancient times, Jiayu belonged to the Yunmeng Marshland of the 800-mile Dongting Lake. In the 100-mile swamp along the river, aquatic life is extremely rich, especially lotus roots can be seen everywhere in the lake, harbor, and beaches. Jiayu, a water town, is also known as the "Hometown of Fish and Lotus Roots". In the Gudupu area, there are wild lotus roots all over the shallow waters of Xiliang Lake and Axitou Lake. It is a place rich in lotus roots, fish, and ducks (wild ducks). Lian Nong has "the water of Axe Lake, the waves of Xiliang Lake, the lake songs and chants fill the sky; the fish fly in flocks of wild ducks, the lotus flowers of the two lakes are fragrant everywhere" and "the fish of the West Lake, the lotus root of the East Lake, the talented and beautiful ladies eat it" I don’t want to leave” the song of natural beauty. "Jiayu Lake Lotus Root" is also called "Jiayu Wild Lotus Root". Artificial feeding in Jiayu has a history of more than 2,000 years. According to historical legend, during the Battle of Chibi more than 1,800 years ago, the navy of Wu Army was stationed in Xiliang Lake (commonly known as West Lake, sometimes called Puqihu) in Jiayu territory. In the Guishan Lake area, they ate fish and ducks as food and lotus root as food. The soldiers became strong and healthy and defeated Cao Cao. In the 2nd year of Hou Kuaiji (AD 253), Lu Ganzhen, the fourth son of Lu Su, saw lotus flowers, flocks of birds, ducks and geese, and abundant fish by the Ax Lake. He brought his three mothers, his wife Zhao, and his two sons Lu Chong. Yi and Lu Chongbang moved to Etang in Jingbu (Bao), Shayangbao (now Jiayu), 1760 years ago.

Jiayu's local improved variety "Jiuyu Bao" has also been collected by the National Variety Resource Bank, especially the first episode of the 2012 food documentary "China on the Bite of the Tongue", "Jiayu Zhenhu Lotus Root" and Huang After the Shawan documentary "Lotus Diggers" and the children's program "Big Hands Holding Little Hands" were broadcast on CCTV, they became famous at home and abroad and were favored by consumers all over the world.

The lotus roots in Jiayu can be divided into three categories: lotus root, seed lotus, and Hualien. In particular, the production area of ??lotus root and seed lotus reaches 50,000 acres, of which 20,000 acres are lotus root, and the total output reaches 4 million tons, the total output of seed lotus is 2,250 tons, the pure lotus root production area is 5,000 acres, the total output is 500 tons, and the cumulative total output value is 171.5 million yuan.

Jiayu Lotus Root Clamp

Lotus root is a homophony of "even". Even means they form a pair, and together they are harmonious and happy. The clip is a way of saying "you have children", which means a lot. auspicious. Older people jokingly call lotus root clips "silver foreign money" because the lotus root clips have a round shape with holes in the middle, and the shape is very similar to ancient coins. The cooked lotus root clips are golden in color, moderately salty, oily but not greasy, crispy, delicious and rich in lotus fragrance. During festivals, every family will make a basket of lotus root clips. In addition to eating them at home, they also give them to relatives and friends, making it a well-known traditional special dish.

Jiayu Fish Balls (Product with Geographical Indication Protection)

"Jiayu Fish Balls" is a specialty of Jiayu County, Hubei Province. Jiayu fish balls are deeply loved by customers because of their white color, delicate taste, fresh aroma and smooth texture. Small fish balls have become a traditional specialty food of Jiayu.

Jiayu is located on the Yangtze River, with many inner lakes and abundant water resources. It has been famous for its abundance of fresh fish throughout history. The unique geographical environment and fresh river fish have created the taste of "Jiayu Fish Balls" Delicious, unique and unique in the entire Jiangnan area.

"Jiayu Fish Balls" originated from Paizhou Bay and are a kind of delicious fish balls. The Yangtze River flows eastward, but when it reaches Paizhou Bay in Jiayu County, it turns westward, so the fish here Extraordinarily fresh, the fish balls are unique. The production of fish balls is very delicate. The fish should be peeled and deboned first, and then the white tender meat should be selected; the pork should be selected from the best fatty meat; only egg whites should be used for eggs; only the white part of green onions should be selected; steam them twice. When eaten directly, it will taste better when dipped in vinegar. It is the best choice for hot pot. You can also cut the fish balls into small pieces when cooking noodles or making soup, which is very delicious. Jiayu fish balls have won the best-selling product award at the Hubei Agricultural Expo, and have been awarded consumer satisfaction products by the Provincial Consumer Committee many times. The "Paizhouwan" brand has been rated as a famous trademark of Hubei Province by the Provincial Administration of Industry and Commerce. At present, Jiayu fish balls are sold at home and abroad.

The production area of ??Jiayu fish balls is Yuyue Town, Luxi Town, Gaotieling Town, Guanqiao Town, Xinjie Town, Panjiawan Town, Dupu Town, and Yanzhou Town, Jiayu County, Hubei Province Eight townships in Wan Town currently have administrative areas under their jurisdiction. Available at Jiayu County local specialty and affordable stores.

簰zhou dumplings

簰zhou dumplings originated from Paizhou Bay. They are a kind of delicious fish balls. The Yangtze River flows eastward, but when it reaches Jiayu County, it turns around. It flows west, so the fish here are particularly fresh, and the fish balls are unique. The production of fish balls is very delicate. The fish should be peeled and deboned first, and then the white tender meat should be selected; the pork should be selected from the best fatty meat; only egg whites should be used for eggs; only the white part of green onions should be selected; steam them twice. When used directly, the flavor will be better when dipped in vinegar. It is the best choice for hot pot. You can also cut the fish balls into small pieces when cooking noodles or making soup, which is very delicious. Yanzhou Yuanzi was awarded the "Gold Medal Product" by the Ministry of Agriculture at the 11th China International Agricultural Products Fair and the 10th China Wuhan Agricultural Expo, and was rated as the best-selling product by the Hubei Agricultural Expo. It has also been selected by Hubei Province many times. The Provincial Consumer Council awarded consumer satisfaction products.

It is said that Yanzhou Yuanzi was once a tribute to the palace. In 1557 AD, Zhu Houcong, Emperor Shizong of the Ming Dynasty, visited the south of the Yangtze River and passed through Yanzhou Bay. Local officials recruited local famous chefs to join the imperial chefs to prepare colored fresh fish into dumplings for the emperor's meals. Emperor Shizong was so happy with the meal that he still remembered it after returning to Beijing. Sorgon.

Jiayu Fish Cake

Jiayu is a land of plenty, and there are many fish-related varieties in the dishes. Starting from the twelfth lunar month, dried fish will appear on every balcony one after another. Usually two days before New Year's Eve, every household will make fish cakes. Now most of them buy fish and take it to a processing store for processing. Fish cakes are a famous dish in Hubei. It is said that after tasting fish cakes, Emperor Qianlong blurted out: "Eating fish does not see fish, but people can eat lily cakes." Hubei fish cakes are made from fish weighing at least eight kilograms, with the scales removed. It is made after peeling and removing the thorns, and the process is also extremely complicated. When I was a kid, I saw my relatives making fish cakes from fresh fish. Over the years, more and more processing plants have done it directly. Usually, fish cakes must be included in New Year's dinners, family banquets, treat etc. Steamed, boiled and rinsed, it is a must-eat dish during the Chinese New Year in Hubei. Available at Jiayu County local specialty and affordable stores. Available at Jiayu County local specialty and affordable stores.

Jiayu Xiaomo Sesame Oil

Jiayu Xiaomo Sesame Oil is refined with traditional techniques. It is clear and transparent, fragrant and rich in nutrients. Available at Jiayu County local specialty and affordable stores.

Jiayu Mahua

Jiayu Mahua is a specialty of Jiayu County, Xianning City, Hubei Province. Jiayu Mahua has a long history and is famous at home and abroad. It has two flavors: salty and sweet.

Mahua is everywhere in the streets, but few people think it is a famous specialty. Kejia Fish Twist is indeed one of the famous local specialties, and it has a long history and is well-known at home and abroad. Typical representatives of Jiayu Mahua are Luxi Mahua and West Lake Mahua.

The main production area of ??Luxi Mahua is Luxi Town. Luxi Mahua is made by hand using refined flour, eggs, sesame seeds, sugar or refined salt using traditional methods. It is a famous specialty of Luxi Town, Jiayu County. Because of its rich nutrition and crispy taste, it is widely loved by local and foreign customers.

Jiayu people who travel to other places and live overseas will bring their hometown’s specialties when they return to their hometown. Jiayu Mahua has become a link between tourists and their hometown. What they take away is not the Mahua, but a strong sense of nostalgia. Gifts to relatives and friends also bring a strong sense of nostalgia. Available at Jiayu County local specialty and affordable stores.

Lukou Wangsheng Pickles

Lukou Wangsheng Pickles series products use pollution-free beans, soybeans, broad beans, wheat, and peppers as the main raw materials, and are carefully crafted using Luxi folk traditional crafts Made from sauce. Its sauce is rich in aroma, unique in flavor, rich in nutrients, and does not contain any additives. It is an excellent choice for your meals and seasonings. Available at Jiayu County local specialty and affordable stores.

Jiayu Aquatic Products

The total water area of ??Jiayu County is 461,100 acres, of which 360,000 acres can be cultivated. There are 44 families of terrestrial plants that are edible for fish and more than 90 species of aquatic plants in the county, with a coverage rate of 90%. There are more than 60 species of benthic animals, dense zooplankton and plants, and the lake water is rich in nutrients and salts, which is of great development value.

Panjiawan vegetables

簰zhouwan stinky dried seeds

Wuhoupo chickens

High-speed railway sweet potato vermicelli

Pure natural honey