Guilin snacks

Guilin is located at the strategic center of Lingnan. Since ancient times, officials and business travelers have gathered together, and the eating habits of the north and the south have blended together. They have been inherited from Guangdong, Sichuan, Hunan, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Fujian. In recent centuries, Guangdong and Sichuan cuisine have had a great influence. At the same time, they have been integrated into local customs, and due to the development of tourism, snacks with certain local characteristics have gradually formed.

Guilin rice noodles

Guilin rice noodles are famous for their unique flavor. The workmanship is exquisite. First, the best rice is ground into pulp, bagged and filtered, then cooked into dough and pressed into round roots or sheets. The round ones are called rice noodles, and the flaky ones are called cut rice noodles, commonly known as rice noodles. They are characterized by whiteness, tenderness, softness and refreshing taste. There are many ways to eat it. The most particular thing about the production of brine is that the craftsmanship varies from house to house. It is roughly boiled with pig, beef bones, Luo Han Guo and various seasonings, and has a rich aroma. The ingredients and methods of brine are different, and the flavor of rice noodles is also different. There are roughly lettuce powder, beef brisket powder, three delicacies powder, original soup powder, braised vegetable powder, hot and sour rice noodles, horse meat rice noodles, etc.

Hot rice noodles: Drain the hot rice noodles, then add the braised pork and beef slices, braised beef bladder, beef liver, etc., add brine, peanut oil, crispy soybeans or chili, and minced garlic, stir Delicious. This kind of rice noodles tastes like a swishy sound and has a full flavor and color.

Original Rice Noodles: Cut up the seasoned pork and beef offal, cook it in a small iron pot, pour it into a bowl with rice noodles, and add chopped green onion, MSG, pepper, and sesame oil. This rice noodle tastes very delicious.

Vinegar water rice noodles: This is a meatless vegetarian rice noodle. It is mixed with only sour vinegar, sour beans and sour chili. It is economical and refreshing. Women especially like to eat it. It is the most popular in summer.

There are many kinds of rice noodles in Guilin, the most famous one is horse meat rice noodles. It uses special braised horse meat as an ingredient. The horse meat is tender and fragrant, and it aphrodisiacs and kidneys. In the past, horse meat rice noodles were usually served on a special small plate. The rice noodles were only one chopstick, with a few thin slices of horse meat on top, a few fried peanuts, and Guilin hot sauce, which gave it a particularly delicious flavor. One person can eat 20 to 30 plates of noodles with one bite and one plate. Now I use a larger bowl and the taste remains the same.

Huixianlou, an old shop in the city, is the most famous for horsemeat rice noodles. It is said that it was opened during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty. It originally lacked equipment and the store was not large, but the business was very prosperous and the owner limited the daily sales volume. , so that later diners have to wait until early tomorrow morning. It's different now, customers are filling the door day and night. In addition, there are rice noodles and rice noodle stalls in the streets and alleys of Guilin. It is a great pleasure for tourists to browse the beautiful landscape and then eat a bowl of Guilin rice noodles to satisfy their eyes and mouth. The most famous old rice noodle shops in Guilin are Youyixuan Noodle Shop, Shiji Rice Noodle Shop, and Weixiang Restaurant.

Dog meat

Also known as ground sheep, it is a traditional food in Guilin and continues to be popular. For dog meat, yellow dog is the highest, white dog is second, and black dog is the lowest. There are also many ways to eat it. It can be stewed or braised, served cold in summer and hot pot in winter. There is also wax dog meat, which is available in spring and summer. It is soft and sweet, and is a delicious dish with wine. Dog meat has warming and nourishing effects. Lingchuan County in northern Guangxi is particularly famous for its cooking.

How to taste Lingchuan dog meat There are also things to pay attention to when tasting dog meat. Authentic dog meat must be eaten in an authentic way, otherwise the authentic one will not be authentic. For example, when some people taste the dog meat, they turn on the gas fire very high as soon as the dog meat is served, so that the dog meat in the pot is quickly burnt, and even a bitter smell of burnt smell appears. The taster is eager to mix the boiling water into the pot, turn left and right Turning it over, all the smell of dog meat was removed, and all you ate was the smell of burnt fresh meat residue, which made you feel sick. Eating dog meat is not about choosing between fat and thin. The main thing is to taste the original flavor. When eating, use a small iron pot and a small shovel, burn a small gas fire, stir while eating, sprinkle a small amount of pepper, and the dog meat will jump in the pot. When there is oil in the pot, scoop it out and put it in a bowl. Do not burn the dog meat, let alone pour water or tofu and sauerkraut into the pot. Only stop and turn off the heat. Don't rush to put the tofu and sauerkraut in. When three-quarters of the dog meat is eaten, shovel the rest to the side of the pot, then pour the tofu and sauerkraut into the pot and stir in the oil. Stir-fry the sauerkraut in advance and mix it with a little salt. Drain the water from the tofu and mix it into the pot. After it is heated through, add two or three small pieces of fermented bean curd. The taste is excellent and the greasy smell of dog meat is eliminated. Next Eating the remaining dog meat will be even more enjoyable. Finally, add Guilin rice noodles and mix it together to create a comprehensive gourmet flavor that will make you want to eat it again.

Nun Sumian

According to legend, it was created by the Nunnery on Crescent Mountain in Guilin. As time goes by, the production method is widely spread.

The essence of Guilin nun noodle soup. The soup is made by boiling soybean sprouts, fresh straw mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, winter bamboo shoots, etc. for a long time. The soup is golden in color, fresh and sweet in taste, and overflowing with fragrance. Boil the noodles with water and put them into bowls, add the soup, add Guilin yuba, yellow cabbage, vegetarian ham, gluten and other vegetarian vegetables and condiments. The nun noodles are delicious and delicious, and you can eat them. Nun Noodles is the most famous in the Crescent Moon Tower in Qixing Park.

Lingchuan dog meat

Also known as ground sheep, it is a traditional famous food in Guilin and continues to be popular. For dog meat, yellow dog is the top, white dog is the second, and black dog is the bottom. There are also many ways to eat it. It can be stewed, braised, served cold in summer, or hot pot in winter. There is also wax dog meat, which is available in spring and summer. It is soft and sweet, and is a delicacy that goes well with wine. Dog meat has warming and nourishing effects. Lingchuan County in northern Guangxi is particularly famous for its cooking.

Fenli

It is made by finely grinding good rice into pulp, rolling it into a small cylinder shape, steaming it until it is eight ripe, and then taking it out to dry. The Guilin Fenli market says that it should be eaten around the Spring Festival in winter, cut into strips, stir-fry with bacon, celery or cauliflower, green garlic, etc. and then serve. It is characterized by fresh color, delicious taste, smooth and refreshing taste.

獍粑

It is a winter glutinous rice food loved by Guilin people. The preparation method is to soak glutinous rice in water and steam it, and then use wooden sticks to pound it into glutinous rice balls to make them strong. Then make it into a round cake shape and dry it. Glutinous rice glutinous rice cakes are soaked in clean water in winter, and the water is changed frequently. They can be stored for more than a month. They can be eaten in various ways. They can be baked over charcoal fire and sticky with sugar, or fried in oil. Cut into pieces and cooked in sugar water. You can choose between salty and sweet. .

Tangyuan

Guilin glutinous rice balls are unique in that they are slightly smaller in size. They are ground with good quality glutinous rice, pressed and dried into powder, and then kneaded into balls to make the skin. It is made with Guilin’s specialty osmanthus sugar. Or made with sesame paste, coconut paste, bean paste, etc. as filling. Brown sugar or rock sugar can be used to cook glutinous rice balls, or they can be paired with glutinous rice liqueur or eggs. In this way, glutinous rice balls are smooth and nutritious, making them a famous snack.

Watershoe cake

The main ingredient is rice flour. The rice flour is put into a wooden mold as strong as a horseshoe, filled with brown sugar powder, water chestnut powder or sesame powder, and steamed over high heat. Take it out and eat it. It is easy to make, sweet and tangy, soft and delicious. Generally, they are sold by individuals and purchased now. Scattered in streets and alleys everywhere. Pedestrians can buy and eat immediately, which is very convenient.

Glutinous rice with bean paste

Steam the best glutinous rice to make rice balls, with sweet bean paste as the main filling, then mix with fried sesame seeds, add some chopped green onion and oil , the rice is soft, the filling is fresh and full of flavor. Nowadays, there are also salty glutinous rice stuffed with sausages, boiled beef, etc., which also have a unique flavor. It is a common breakfast snack for Guilin people.

Guilin water glutinous rice cake

The production process is exquisite. After the good glutinous rice is steamed, beat it with a strong pestle until the glutinous rice is completely melted and resembles a cotton ball. Thin glutinous pulp is made into balls and steamed in a basket. Water glutinous rice cakes are mostly filled with fillings, such as bean paste, lotus paste, sesame and osmanthus sugar, etc., plus the glutinous texture is delicate and flexible, and the white crystal is beautiful. If it is steaming when it comes out of the cage, and then wrapped in some white sugar or cooked soybean powder, it will be even more colorful. Delicious and fresh, with a smooth and sweet taste. It is one of the famous snacks in Guilin.

Guilin Song Cake

Use glutinous rice mixed with japonica rice and grind it into powder, add a little brown sugar water and mix well, then sprinkle the semi-dry and semi-wet rice flour layer by layer into a steamer to steam Cook until cooked through in one to two hours. Its taste is soft and refreshing, sweet and pleasant. If it is combined with Lipu taro dices, the taste will be even better. According to Guilin custom, sponge cakes are generally used on festive occasions, such as birthdays, births, new house beams, etc. Song cakes are often given as a token of celebration. It is a famous snack in Guilin and is also available in the market from time to time.

Guilin rice dumplings

There are many varieties of glutinous rice food, with different flavors depending on the ingredients used, including bean rice dumplings, chestnut rice dumplings, lotus paste rice dumplings, wrapped steamed rice dumplings, triangular rice dumplings, etc. . The preparation method is generally to mix the soaked glutinous glutinous rice with the ingredients evenly, wrap it with washed bamboo leaves, steam it for 1-2 hours, take it out and drain the water before eating. Ingredients generally include mung beans, red beans, peanuts, pork belly (or bacon), chestnuts, lotus paste, etc.

Guilin snail

It is so named because it grows in rice fields. Its characteristics are large meat, fat meat and delicious taste. Boiled snails must be cooked with Guilin's special sour chili peppers, and then stir-fried with onions, ginger, Sanhua wine and other ingredients. When eaten, they taste sour and spicy, especially appetizing. When cooking, the tail of the snail must be knocked off to facilitate the introduction of flavor during cooking and the convenience of sucking the snail meat.

The most famous of Guilin's specialties is the "Three Treasures of Guilin":

One of the "Three Treasures of Guilin" - Sanhua Liquor Guilin Sanhua Liquor is the representative of Chinese rice-flavored liquor , known as the King of Wine and the pride of Guilin people. Guilin Sanhua Liquor is favored by Chinese and foreign tourists for its long history, unique craftsmanship and excellent quality. Sanhua Liquor is clear and transparent, with a mellow and fragrant taste. Guilin Sanhua Wine is said to have originated in the Ming Dynasty, and some say it began in the Qing Dynasty. As for why it is called "Three Flowers", there are different opinions. One theory is that when the bottle is shaken, only Guilin Sanhua Liquor will have crystal-clear hops appearing on the surface of the liquor. This kind of wine is piled with flowers when it is put into the altar, it is piled with flowers when it is put into the bottle, and it is piled with flowers when it is put into the cup, hence the name "Sanhua Wine". Another theory is that Guilin Sanhua Liquor needs to be distilled three times, so it is known as "Three Steamed Liquor" and "Three Boiled Liquor". Probably the literati felt that this name was too rustic, so in order to add a bit of culture, they called it "Sanhua". The reason why Sanhua Liquor is of high quality is not only related to the use of clear Lijiang water with no strange smell and impurities, high-quality rice, and selected distiller's yeast, but also due to the unique storage conditions of Guilin's caves, which are warm in winter and cool in summer. The quality becomes more mellow and fragrant. Experts have commented that "the aroma of honey is elegant, the mouth is soft, the mouth is refreshing, and the aftertaste is pleasant." This is their affirmation of Sanhua wine. No wonder wine lovers love Sanhua so much!

The second of the "Three Treasures of Guilin" - bean curd Guilin bean curd is the representative of white bean curd. As far back as the Song Dynasty, Guilin's bean curd has been very famous. Guilin fermented bean curd has a long history and is quite famous. It is one of the traditional specialties "Guilin's three treasures". The production process of Guilin tofu milk is delicate and rigorous. From grinding, filtering to shaping, pressing and drying, and molding, there is a systematic and meticulous selection of materials. The fermented bean curd has small pieces, smooth and soft texture, orange and transparent surface, delicious flavor, rich nutrition, increases appetite and helps digestion. It is a commonly used food for people, and it is also a condiment for cooking. When making suckling pig, pork belly, dog meat, braised pork, white-cut chicken, etc., it is appropriate to use fermented bean curd as an ingredient, which is full of fragrance. Used to cool tofu, preserved eggs, spring sprouts, bamboo shoots, etc. It has a unique flavor and endless aftertaste. White fermented bean curd is famous overseas and is welcomed by people from Hong Kong, Macao, Southeast Asia and Japan.

The third of the "Three Treasures of Guilin" - Guilin Chili Sauce Guilin Chili Sauce is the most popular with its unique flavor. It is not only popular in China, but also sold well in Hong Kong, Macao and Southeast Asia. It is known as the "Guilin Sanhua Wine" and "Guilin Fermented Bean Curd". "Three Treasures of Guilin". Guilin chili sauce comes in different varieties due to different ingredients. Garlic chili sauce is made with garlic as an ingredient. Then add the dougu to become the dougu chili sauce. Usually, high-quality red peppers, garlic, etc. are minced, mixed with black beans, Sanhua wine and fine salt, etc., sealed and placed in a jar, and it is completed after a few months. Guilin chili soy sauce is fresh and spicy, fragrant and delicious. It can be eaten to enhance the flavor and can also be used as seasoning. The "Guilin Three Treasures" gift box with the trademark "Guilin Three Treasures" integrates three famous and high-quality products of Guilin Sanhua Wine, Guilin Bean Curd, and Guilin Chili Sauce. It is small and unique, easy to carry, and is deeply loved by Chinese and foreign tourists.