Xinyang, known as Yiyang, Shenzhou, Gwangju and Shencheng in ancient times, is known as the tea capital of mountains and rivers, and is known as "Jiangnan in the north and Jiangnan in the north". The following are the special products of Xinyang, Henan, which I sorted out for reference only. Let's have a look.
1, Shaolou Daoxiang Pill
Xixian Xiangdao Pill is as white as a pearl and fragrant, and it is known as "a piece of fragrant rice is full of slopes, a pinch of rice is full of pots, a cooking fragrance is everywhere, and a cup of fragrant wine is full of tables".
According to folklore, Shennong's youngest daughter planted a handful of rice when she passed through Zhangzhuang, Xiazhuang South, Xixian County. When the rice was harvested, it was taken away by an old farmer. It was planted the next year and has been propagated ever since.
2. Rest Pinellia ternata
It is a treasure of its kind and is called Xi Pinellia ternata. Its characteristics are large, white and powdery, and its curative effect is high. 9 grams of Pinellia ternata can be Pinellia ternata 15 grams. Pinellia ternata is warm and pungent. It can dry dampness and resolve phlegm. Regulating stomach and stopping vomiting. Indications: Phlegm-damp drinking water, fullness of chest and diaphragm, cough and asthma, dizziness and other symptoms, and external use can treat swelling and pain.
3. Watermelon in Pengdian at the intersection
Lukou Township and Pengdian have special local characteristics, which are rich in iron and calcium. People have a long history of planting watermelons, and their cultivation techniques and fertilization management are unique. They are famous for their good taste, storage resistance and moderate sugar content. They have the characteristics of red flesh, thin skin, seedless, sweet, mellow and large.
4. Xixian fragrant rice wine
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, fragrant rice wine was the first choice for tribute emperors and became famous all over the world. Emperor Qianlong was so fond of this wine that he specially ordered the winemaker to brew it in the palace. Therefore, the wine is crystal clear, bright as pearls, turbid and mellow, fragrant and moist, and the Qianlong emperor gave it the title of "Pearl Jade Wine".
Step 5 close the grape shop
The sandy land and temperature in Guandian Township of Xixian County are more suitable for grape growth. Grapes are full of grains, thin skin and thick flesh when they are ripe, and there are few sweet juice seeds. They are called "Turpan grapes" in southern Henan.
6, Xixian crisp fire
Legend began in the Ming Dynasty, and it has been more than 400 years. During the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, there were several people baking cakes in Xixian County. Only Xiong Mingde, a famous family of cooked food, has a long-standing reputation for cooking cakes under the guidance of the famous teacher Cai Anren.
7. Xixian small cantaloupe
The unique geology and typical climate environment produce "small cantaloupe", which is a must in southeast Henan. Fruit has the characteristics of "rich aroma, sweet but not greasy, crisp and delicious".
8, noodles Kang chicken
Noodles Kang chicken belongs to Henan cuisine. Slaughter the chicken, chop it into walnut-sized pieces and marinate it with onion, ginger and salt for 20 minutes. Wash onion, ginger and garlic respectively and slice them; Wash the dried chillies and cut them into sections. Egg, starch, flour, and paste. Wrap chicken pieces evenly, put them in a pot and fry them on low fire until both sides of onion, ginger, garlic, pepper, and star anise are brown. Put the chicken pieces in a kang, add broth, salt, cooking wine, and pepper, bring to a boil, stew for 30 minutes on medium fire, and add chicken essence to taste.
9. Yellow-edged turtle in Xinxian County
Yellow-edged turtle, also known as broken turtle, golden head turtle and money turtle, has high economic value, tender meat and delicious taste, and is regarded as a precious tonic by people.
10, Lycoris radiata in Xinxian County
There are also famous mountain landmarks, dragon claws. Produced in Xinxian County, Henan Province. It is a small herb growing in humid areas such as hills and forest edges. Lycoris radiata powder can be extracted from Lycoris radiata bulb, which contains starch, gum and lycorine. Starch can be used to make glucose and food, gum is a good raw material for sizing, and lycorine is a valuable medicinal material.
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