What local specialties are delicious in Guilin

Guilin Sanhua Liquor

One of the three treasures of Guilin, it is the representative of rice-flavored liquor in the country. Guilin Brand Guilin Sanhua Liquor is the authentic Sanhua Liquor. It was once rated as a national high-quality wine and won a silver medal. It has been brewed since the Song Dynasty and has a history of more than a thousand years. It was called Ruilu in ancient times. Its characteristics are: clear and crystal clear, mellow honey aroma, soft and refreshing mouthfeel, and pleasant taste. Erhua wine got its name from the Qing Dynasty: brewing Sanhua wine requires steaming and boiling three times, and it was first called "three-boiled wine". Later, because of its high alcohol content and pure wine quality, when the bottle is shaken by hand, layers of hops can be seen. It lasted for a long time, so it was later called "Sanyao Duihua Wine", or "Sanhua Wine" for short. The finer the hops and the longer the hops are piled, the better the quality of the wine. This is a simple way to identify the quality of Sanhua wine. Guilin Sanhua Liquor is brewed from Lijiang spring water containing trace minerals, using Guilin's high-quality rice as raw materials, and adding Guilin's specialty aromatic wine herbs. It is brewed through a unique production process, and then carefully blended and stored for a long time in winter. It is allowed to esterify in caves that are warm in summer and cool in summer. This is what makes Sanhua Liquor unique.

Guilin fermented bean curd

One of the three treasures of Guilin, with a history of more than 300 years, it is a high-quality food famous throughout the country. Fermented bean curd uses fresh high-quality soybeans as the main raw material and is divided into three types: spiced fermented bean curd, chili fermented bean curd and hundred-spice fermented bean curd. The finished fermented bean curd is more than an inch square, with a gelatinous and transparent surface, golden color, tender and soft texture, fresh and attractive aroma, spicy and sweet, sweet and fragrant, and Sichuan pepper, star anise, minced garlic and Sanhua wine can be distinguished in the fragrance. The mixture is rich and fragrant, with endless taste. It is a good food for seasoning, appetizing and strengthening the spleen.

Guilin Chili Sauce

One of Guilin’s three treasures, it has a production history of more than 300 years. Guilin chili sauce is made with exquisite craftsmanship and excellent ingredients. It uses large, bright red and spicy "Tian Chili" produced in the suburbs of Guilin as the main raw material, with beans, garlic, and an appropriate amount of refined salt and Sanhua wine. The produced chili sauce is reddish-brown in color, spicy and mellow, and has an excellent taste. Using it in cooking can stimulate the appetite, strengthen the spleen, and increase appetite; if used as a dipping sauce, it can offset the odor and greasiness in food, making it a good seasoning for meals.

Guilin Osmanthus Wine

It has a long brewing history, and there are two types of Guilin brand and Wugang brand. Guilin brand osmanthus wine is light yellow in color, has a prominent osmanthus aroma, and has the unique mellow aroma of mountain grapes. It is sweet and sour, mellow and soft, with a long-lasting fragrance. Regular drinking can strengthen the spleen and stomach, aid digestion, promote blood circulation and replenish qi. Wugang brand osmanthus wine has a clear wine quality. Translucent, mellow and refreshing, it has the characteristics of Sanhua wine and the aroma of osmanthus, with a long aftertaste.

Persimmons and persimmons

The most beautiful fruits in the golden autumn season. It is as big as a palm, orange and smooth. The skin is thin and crisp, the flesh is thick and tender, and the fruit is sweet and delicious. Persimmon is rich in nutrients and has the effects of relieving cough and throat, moistening the spleen and relieving heat, and astringing and reducing fever. In addition to being eaten fresh, persimmons can also be dried into persimmons, which are called "moon persimmons" because they resemble the bright moon. The ones produced in Gongcheng County are the most famous. High-quality persimmons are transparent and delicate, orange-red in color, icing-white on the surface, soft in texture, and sweet in the mouth.

Kumquat

The fruit is obovate in shape, 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.

Shatian pomelo

It is famous for its origin in Shatian Township, Rong County, Guangxi, and enjoyed a high reputation as early as more than 2,000 years ago. Later, it was gradually introduced to Guilin, Liuzhou and other places. 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 circular raised seal ring (commonly known as a money pocket); the peel is slightly thicker, and the flesh is white to light red, and tastes as sweet as honey. The juice is abundant and nutritious, and is known as "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.

Luo Han Guo

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 area, the most famous one is produced in Lingui County, Yonghe, with a cultivation history of more than a hundred years. Luo Han Guo is a specialty economic plant of 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, producing body fluid and quenching thirst. It can treat acute and chronic diseases. It is also suitable for patients with tracheitis, pharyngitis, asthma, whooping cough, stomach heat, constipation, acute tonsillitis, and diabetic patients. The herbal tea brewed from its fruit has long been famous. It can also be used as a condiment in stews, soups, pastries, candies, and biscuits. At present, in addition to exporting dried fruits, products include granules, syrups, fruit essences, cough drops and fruit juice concentrates.

Lipu taro

The Lipu taro belongs to the family Araceae, and the Kui taro and Areca taro have been cultivated artificially in Lipu County for 400 years. According to old Lipu County records, Lipu taro was originally brought to Lipu County by the Fujian people and was first planted in the Guandi Temple area in the west of the county. Under the special natural conditions of Lipu County and affected by the environmental microclimate, it has grown over hundreds of years. Artificial cultivation and natural selection have formed local famous and high-quality products with complete color, aroma and taste. Lipu taro meat is delicate, has a special flavor, and is rich in nutrients. It contains crude protein, starch, multiple vitamins, inorganic salts and other ingredients. It is made of high-quality raw materials and is a nutritional product that nourishes the body, so it is known as the "royal tribute". During the Qing Dynasty, it was listed as a tribute to the Qing Dynasty. Now it is sold domestically and exported to Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and other countries and regions. It enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad. The play "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo" made Lipu taro popular in the capital. At present, the cultivation area of ??Lipu taro has reached more than 50,000 acres, with an annual output of about 75,000 tons. It is an important economic crop in Lipu County. Its deep-processed products mainly include Lipu taro meat and other series of foods. The "Lipu Taro" trademark was registered with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce in April 2000.