What's delicious in Wuchuan?
Liao Zhi crab is one of the four largest crabs in China. Liao Zhi crab is a kind of crab, named after it was produced in Wuchuan, Liao Zhiwu. Liao Zhi, located at the intersection of the estuary and the sea, is rich in nutrition and provides rich food for crabs. Therefore, Liao Zhi crab is big, creamy, thick and unique in taste. In Song Dynasty, Su Dongpo wrote the poem "Don't look at Huangshan Mountain, don't eat crabs, and have an empty stomach". Champion Lin Zhaotang also said: "Holding a cup and a crab is enough for a lifetime.
Wuyang snail is a kind of shellfish, which is found in many coastal areas of Zhanjiang, but Wuyang snail is the most famous. Wuyang Shaluo is a big, fat and tender meat. Whether it is soup, stir-frying, cooking or porridge, it is very fragrant and you can never get tired of eating it. According to legend, a Wuchuan man took Shaluogan to Beijing to take the exam, gave some to the examiner, and was awarded a scholar, known as Shaluogan.
Sand snail, the scientific name is purple clam, also known as stone tongue. According to legend, when crossing the country in ancient times, he swam across the five lakes and entered the Jianjiang River estuary, where saliva was born. Sand snail is a tribute of Qing Dynasty. Because it is produced at the intersection of Jianjiang estuary and seawater, it is a famous specialty in Guangdong, with a blend of salt and fresh water, tender meat and delicious taste. It also has the effects of nourishing yin, reducing fire, storing heart and moistening lung.
Sparrow, scientific name is yellow-breasted thrush, is a migratory bird. Native to Inner Mongolia and Northeast China, it flies from north to south every year for wintering. October after Wuchuan is the rice flowering season, so it is called "lotus finch". It stays in Wuchuan Shi Lan for about 45 days every year. Because of its specialty rice grain, plump meat, soft bones like cotton and rich nutrition, it has the reputation of "aerial ginseng". Now it is a protected animal and hunting is forbidden.
Pittosporum is a unique and famous product in Wuchuan candy production. This product is made of glutinous rice, taro, sugar, sesame and other raw materials. It is made into semi-finished products through special treatment and production technology, and can be used at any time after drying. During reprocessing, the semi-finished products are put into two oil pans cooked at different temperatures with civil and military fire, fried until the expansion is moderate, taken out, sprinkled with white sugar gum and sprinkled with sesame seeds. The finished product is as thick as sugar cane, 7~8 cm long, hollow and full of foam, crisp and sweet at the entrance, and it is a good candy. The production of Ma Tong has a history of more than 100 years in Wuchuan, but its production technology has been kept secret for a long time, and it was not made public until the 1960s.
Wuchuan's specialties include chicken, duck, goose, pig, cow, sheep, dog and rabbit. And all kinds of food stalls also have their own flavors. If you pay attention, you will find that every time you go to the rice market, each food stall will show its magic power and will come up with signature dishes to attract diners. In the case of a relatively depressed economy, it is good to have such a business.
Speaking of eating, chicken, of course. Boiled chicken, salted chicken, lobster sauce chicken, etc. There are many varieties, which really answer the saying that "no chicken can't make a feast", and it is indispensable to almost every food stall. Where are the ducks? People prefer duck porridge, the famous Shuidong Duck Porridge City. It is located at the bridgehead of Wei Lanyong, by the Jianjiang River. You can enjoy the scenery of Jianjiang while eating! Although the name of this so-called "porridge city" is big, it is actually a shabby place with a lot of people. Speaking of geese, there are roast geese and white-cut geese, which have different tastes. Food stalls are generally white-cut geese, which gives people the impression that they are original and smooth.
Dog meat, which has emerged in recent years, also has its own characteristics. It's different from the white-cut dog in Zhanjiang. It has its unique flavor. The soup is sweet and the meat is fragrant. In the dog meat stall opposite Haibin Middle School, whenever autumn and winter come, friends who like to eat dog meat will go there to eat dog meat. Although the environment is not so good, people are like clouds.
In Lu Mei, many places have integrated the model and formed some food streets. Opposite the station, there is a food street, do you know? There are pigs, cows, sheep and rabbits here. As early as two or three years ago, pig mixed water and beef mixed water were all the rage. Six or seven yuan a person, both economical and affordable, is very popular with people. Mutton pot and rabbit pot attracted countless guests. Every evening, there is nowhere to insert cars and motorcycles here. Pots of hot pot, a few confidants around eating and chatting, endless fun.
Wuchuan laxative is cheap and delicious, which can regulate qi and eliminate phlegm and help digestion. It is a favorite sauce and condiment for local people, and also a rare gift with local flavor for distant relatives and friends. Wuchuan casserole is mainly produced in Liao Zhi, Wuyang Guankou, Huang Po and Zhongshan coastal beaches or adjacent paddy fields. It is shaped like a small crab, the size of a thumb. It is also called "yellow pliers" locally. There are many kinds. Common pliers are divided into "red pliers" and "white pliers" according to their color. The intertidal "white claw" juice has the best taste and the strongest digestion and accumulation. People marinate the salt for a day or two, put it in a pottery basin with cross teeth, grind it into pulp, filter out the shell residue and make juice. Put the fruit juice into a earthen pot, seal the pot mouth with plaster and store it in a cool and dry place. After a period of time, the juice in the pot will be fermented and matured, and it will be eaten in Kaifeng, which will greatly stimulate people's appetite.